Song of the Yellow Dragon - by Ying Ping Low (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Boy emperor Kai and orphan girl Mengyao race to find a mysterious magic before they turn thirteen and forget it ever existed"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Two children search for a legendary dragon's magic in this enchanting fantasy, perfect for readers ages 9-13!

There is a secret that every child knows: Magic is real. But by the time children turn thirteen, they forget that magic is anything but make-believe.

Mengyao wants to remember. Born in a village nestled in a secluded vale, Mengyao wants to hold on to magic and become a Divine Healer. But with her thirteenth birthday fast approaching, she is losing hope.

Young emperor Kai is on the run from traitorous advisors. He's searching for the fabled Dragon's Pulse, a magic capable of defeating his enemies. On the brink of his thirteenth birthday, Kai doesn't have much longer. So when he meets Mengyao--the girl whose name is mentioned in his legend--he forces aside his instinctual distrust and recruits her to help him on his quest.

On their perilous journey, Kai and Mengyao find aid in unexpected forms like a jade hare, a moon goddess, and a handful of promises. But as enemies close in and time runs out, secrets that will reshape the fate of their kingdom forever come to light.

Review Quotes

"With masterful storytelling and lush, lyrical prose, Low spins a tale that feels at once fresh and timeless, creating a world that readers will never want to leave."--Katie Zhao, author of The Dragon Warrior and Winnie Zeng series

"Whimsical, lyrical, and effortlessly readable . . . A powerful reminder that while it's important to hold onto the quiet, everyday magic we often overlook, it's just as--if not more--important to hold onto the people who make the ordinary feel magical." --Kyla Zhao, author of May the Best Player Win

About the Author

Ying Ping Low has published multiple middle grade novels in Singapore. Her novels have won the Singapore Book Award and been shortlisted for the Hedwig Anuar Children's Book Award and the Popular Readers' Choice Award. While she has also received acclaim for her poems and short stories, novels are her preferred form of writing. Song of the Yellow Dragon will be her first novel published into the US market. Ying Ping lives in Singapore, where she picked up crocheting just before the pandemic and has never stopped since.