Paper Dragons: The Fight for the Hidden Realm

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What to expect

In a village above the cloud sea, 11-year-old orphan Zhi Ging's only chance of survival is to become a Silhouette, an apprentice to the immortals.

When she is unexpectedly chosen as the Second Silhouette following a strange dragon attack, she finds herself in an underwater realm, learning new skills and competing in thrilling challenges. But rumours are spreading of a growing dark force, and Silhouettes seem to be disappearing. Zhi Ging begins to realise that there is so much she has yet to learn about the world of the immortals - and herself.

Will Zhi Ging be the one to save her world from the greatest evil it's ever known?

The unmissable first novel in the must-read magical fantasy series of 2024. Join Zhi Ging on an incredible adventure to an underwater realm, a floating market and a jade mountain as she journeys to fulfil her extraordinary destiny . . .

Paper Dragons: The Fight for the Hidden Realm is perfect for 9+ readers of Nevermoor, Dragon Mountain and Amari and the Night Brothers.

Critics Review

  • A soaring, luminous new world … An absolute delight!

    Jessica Townsend, bestselling author of Nevermoor series
  • A thrillingly immersive story of courage, self-discovery, and magic – as intricate as a glass dragon

    Sinead O'Hart, author of The Silver Road
  • An enthralling story set in a world of dragons, cloud seas, jellyfish companions and so much more. An absolute feast for the senses!

    Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant
  • A gorgeous read from start to finish

    Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird
  • A book full of magical delight!

    Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths
  • A new classic fantasy adventure!

    Eoin Colfer, internationally bestselling author

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