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Paper Dragons: The Rise of the Sand Spirits by Siobhan McDermott, illustrated by Yuzhen Cai x-book

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Paper Dragons: The Rise of the Sand Spirits

Paper Dragons (Related to this series)

Narrator
Phyllis Ho
Publisher
Hachette Children's Group
Publish Date
10 April 2025
Run Time
10 hours 45 minutes
Format
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What to expect

Return to the underwater realm . . .

Following the infiltration of Hok Woh and possession of her friends, Zhi Ging sets out on a dangerous mission to find Reishi, the Silhouette Scout, whom she believes has been lured into a dangerous trap.

With her adorable now-phoenix Malo by her side, Zhi Ging must fight off dangerous sand spirits, power-hungry enemies and magnificent dragons if she is to save her friends and her new home in the world of the immortals.

But as secrets are uncovered and new enemies emerge, can Zhi Ging figure out who to trust? And, more importantly, how to survive?

Join Zhi Ging and return to the magical underwater realm of Hok Woh in this highly anticipated follow-up to Paper Dragons: The Fight for the Hidden Realm. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Dragon Mountain.

PRAISE FOR THE FIGHT FOR THE HIDDEN REALM
'A soaring, luminous new world ... An absolute delight!' Jessica Townsend
'An absolute feast for the senses!' Nizrana Farook
'A thrillingly immersive story of courage, self-discovery, and magic' Sinead O'Hart
'Full of magical delight' Maisie Chan
'A new classic fantasy adventure' Eoin Colfer
'An incredibly original and immersive fantasy adventure. I cannot wait to read more!' L.D. Lapinski

Critics Review

  • Another immersive epic from McDermott!

    Ashley Thorpe, author of The Boy to Beat the Gods

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Details

Author
Siobhan McDermott, illustrated by Yuzhen Cai
Narrator
Phyllis Ho
Duration
10 hours 45 minutes
Release Date
10 April 2025
ISBN
9781444970197
Format
x-book®
Publisher
Hachette Children's Group
Genre
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ancient religions, Mythology and legends

Synopsis

Return to the underwater realm . . .Following the infiltration of Hok Woh and possession of her friends, Zhi Ging sets out on a dangerous mission to find Reishi, the Silhouette Scout, whom she believes has been lured into a dangerous trap. With her adorable now-phoenix Malo by her side, Zhi Ging must fight off dangerous sand spirits, power-hungry enemies and magnificent dragons if she is to save her friends and her new home in the world of the immortals. But as secrets are uncovered and new enemies emerge, can Zhi Ging figure out who to trust? And, more importantly, how to survive?Join Zhi Ging and return to the magical underwater realm of Hok Woh in this highly anticipated follow-up to Paper Dragons: The Fight for the Hidden Realm. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Dragon Mountain.PRAISE FOR THE FIGHT FOR THE HIDDEN REALM'A soaring, luminous new world ... An absolute delight!' Jessica Townsend'An absolute feast for the senses!' Nizrana Farook'A thrillingly immersive story of courage, self-discovery, and magic' Sinead O'Hart'Full of magical delight' Maisie Chan'A new classic fantasy adventure' Eoin Colfer'An incredibly original and immersive fantasy adventure. I cannot wait to read more!' L.D. Lapinski

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