Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor

Xiran Jay Zhao

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Oneworld Publications
31 May 2022

Graphic novel & Manga artwork; Adventure stories (Children's&YA); Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA); Mysteries & the supernatural (Children's&YA); Kids

Zachary Ying has never learned about his Chinese heritage. So when he’s chosen to host the spirit of the First Emperor of China for a vital mission, he is woefully unprepared. As a result, the Emperor botches his attempt to possess Zack’s body and binds to his AR gaming headset instead.

Now, with the legendary tyrant yapping in his headset, Zack must journey across China to steal magical artifacts and defeat figures from history and myth. Meanwhile, demons have taken Zack’s mum’s soul. Using his newfound water dragon powers, can Zack save both his mum and the mortal world?

By: Xiran Jay Zhao
Imprint: Oneworld Publications
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9780861545483
ISBN 10: 0861545486
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 31 May 2022
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Xiran Jay Zhao is the #1 bestselling author of the Iron Widow duology. A first-gen Hui Chinese immigrant from small-town China to Vancouver, Canada, they were raised by the internet and made the inexplicable decision to leave their biochem degree in the dust to write books and make educational content instead. You can find them @XiranJayZhao on Twitter for memes, Instagram for cosplays and fancy outfits, TikTok for fun short videos, and YouTube for long videos about Chinese history and culture. Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor is their first middle grade novel.

Reviews for Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor

'Culture and technology clash as Zachary Ying takes adventure to a new level!' -- Kwame Mbalia, author of Tristan Strong 'Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor is an edge-of-your-seat adventure that has you laughing on one page and cheering on the next. Zach is a gamer turned hero who goes on an epic quest across the globe only to find his greatest strength within. More, please!' -- James Ponti, author of City Spies 'Jam-packed with humour, heart, and hijinks, ZACHARY YING is the Chinese history class you wished you had at school. Exploring diaspora and intersectional identity in between magical heists and mythical creatures, this book is a marvel. I am officially a Xiran Jay Zhao stan!' -- Graci Kim, author of The Last Fallen Star