Inspired by Chinese culture and folklore, the first instalment of McDermott's breathtaking fantasy series finds orphan Zhi Ging apprenticed to the Immortals and about to begin her magical training in an underwater realm.
Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for February 2024
An extraordinary destiny unfolds.
In a village above the cloud sea, twelve-year-old orphan Zhi Ging is chosen to become a Silhouette, an apprentice to the immortals. Taken to an underwater realm, she begins her training, competes in thrilling challenges and discovers she can awaken a special sort of dragon.
But Silhouettes who fail the challenges seem to be disappearing and rumours are spreading of a growing dark force that threatens her world. Zhi Ging begins to realise that there is so much she has yet to learn about the world of the immortals - and herself.
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.
The first in the unmissable magical fantasy series of 2024, set to take the world by storm. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Dragon Mountain and Amari and the Night Brothers.
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
ISBN: 9781444977912
Number of pages: 368
Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
A beautifully written fantasy debut inspired by Chinese culture and folklore. Thank you to the publishers for sending me an early proof copy of the book to read! The story was something that I was eagerly anticipating... More
The book already had my interest when an underwater school was mentioned, something I've rarely seen, and with the inspiration of Chinese culture and folklore - it was a must read for me. The world building is... More
I loved this book. It was well paced with good characters. I particularly liked the relationship between Zhi Ging and Reishi. The standout feature was the vibrant, all encompassing world building of Hok Woh and the... More
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