Paper Dragons #2: The Rise of the Sand Spirits

Ages 10 And Up, Grades 5 And Up

The adventure continues in the thrilling book two of the Paper Dragons series! Zhi Ging must face sand spirits, unexpected dragons and hidden secrets to save the fallen Silhouettes.

Return to the underwater realm . . .

Following the infiltration of Hok Woh and possession of her friends, Zhi Ging sets out on a dangerous mission to find Reishi, the Silhouette Scout, whom she believes has been lured into a dangerous trap. 

With her adorable now-phoenix Malo by her side, Zhi Ging must fight off dangerous sand spirits, power-hungry enemies and magnificent dragons if she is to save her friends and her new home in the world of the immortals. 

But as secrets are uncovered and new enemies emerge, can Zhi Ging figure out who to trust? And, more importantly, how to survive?

Story Locale:Chinese-inspired land

Series Overview: Paper Dragons #1: Spring 24; Paper Dragons #2: Spring 25; Paper Dragons #3: Spring 26

About the Author

Siobhan McDermott was born in Hong Kong and grew up on a steady stream of stories filled with Chinese legends and Irish folklore. She now lives in the UK and continues to order dim sum in Cantonese tinged with a distinctly Dublin lilt. Paper Dragons: The Fight for the Hidden Realm is her debut novel and was chosen as Waterstones Children's Book of the Month. The story was inspired by moments across her life: from childhood ferry trips between Lantau Island and Hong Kong, to travelling around Taiwan, Italy and Spain.

Author Residence: London