Quand Héloïse, une fillette de onze ans, et son ami Liam adressent un vœu à une statue de lion chinois, ils donnent accidentellement vie à un dragon.
D’abord apeurés, les enfants se rendent rapidement compte que Zhu la dragon ne leur veut aucun mal, et ils lui font découvrir leur ville. Ils s’amusent bien, jusqu’à ce que le contrôle animalier entende parler d’une créature sauvage en liberté. Les enfants doivent alors trouver le moyen de retourner leur nouvelle amie chez elle avant qu’elle se fasse attraper.
Également disponible sous le titre Dragon on the Loose en anglais.
“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.”
“Chan’s vivid character dialogue and engaging, nicely paced storytelling take readers on a fantastical journey through streets full of history and personal meaning…[An] entertaining adventure featuring plucky kids and a magical creature.”
“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.”