Paper Dragons: The Fight for the Hidden Realm

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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
An incredibly original and immersive fantasy adventure. I cannot wait to read more!
L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency
A hidden underwater realm, a looming evil in the world beyond and, of course, dragons! I have no doubt readers are going to fall in love with this magical new world
J.J. Arcanjo, author of the Crookhaven series
Inspired by Chinese myths, this magical world is perfect for readers who love fantasy.
The Times

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