When eleven-year-old Hailey and her friend Kyle make a wish on a Chinese lion statue, they accidentally bring a dragon to life.
Scared at first, the kids soon realize that Zhu the dragon means them no harm, and they show the dragon around their city. It's all fun and games until Animal Control gets wind of a wild creature on the loose. The kids have to find a way to send their new friend back home before she’s taken away.
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“A fast-paced, adventure-filled story that keeps readers on the edge of their seats...encourages children to problem-solve under pressure and in constantly evolving situations. Chan also promotes Chinese culture in his story and compares and contrasts it with the western culture, allowing children who celebrate more than one culture to relate. Highly Recommended.”
“A delightful and imaginative romp through the bliss of childhood, this early chapter book packs a ton of Chinese culture, multigenerational love, friendship, and adventure into quick and easy-to-read chapters. A fun and meaningful addition to early chapter book collections everywhere, recommended for purchase.”
“Chan’s action-packed story deftly combines humor and feeling to draw readers in. Chen’s cartoon-like illustrations help keep the sometimes sentimental text from feeling too heavy. All in all, this is a fun, quick-paced early chapter book with diverse characters. Recommended for beginning readers who enjoy dragons or friendship tales.”
“This magical adventure gives opportunities to build responsible decision-making skills and make inferences about the emotional experiences of the characters.”