Guardians of the New Moon: The Year of the Ox

Name: Guardians of the New Moon: The Year of the Ox
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SKU: 9781788957564
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By Eric Huang

Series: Guardians of the New Moon

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It's almost time for the Year of the Ox! Ming and Miaow are busy helping their ox friend, Xiao Nioh, get ready to kick off the festivities with a dance performance to wow the crowds. But when Xiao Nioh's father, Lord Chiyou, makes clear his disapproval,... Read More

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Xiao Nioh is worried. He can't fight a monster - he's a dancer, not a warrior like his dad! On their adventure, can the Guardians help their friend prove himself to his father while staying true to himself, or is the Year of the Ox ruined before it's even had a chance to start?

A humorous and action-packed series, Guardians of the New Moon: The Year of the Ox is perfect for fans of Yomi and the Fury of Ninki Nanka, Tiger Warrior, Laura Ellen Anderson, and Spellcasters.

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Guardians of the New Moon: The Year of the Ox

It's almost time for the Year of the Ox! Ming and Miaow are busy helping their ox friend, Xiao Nioh, get ready to kick off the festivities with a dance performance to wow the crowds. But when Xiao Nioh's father, Lord Chiyou, makes clear his disapproval, the trio find themselves sent on a quest to save a village from a...

By Eric Huang

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Guardians of the New Moon: Ming and Miaow's Great Race

When the Jade Emperor gets bored, there's only one answer... a Great Race! Fiery shapeshifter Ming and solitary cat Miaow enter for a chance at eternal fame and honour—but will their tentative new friendship survive? All Miaow wants is to enjoy his peaceful, solitary life as a temple guardian catching mice. But when the Jade Emperor invites all creatures on...

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Guardians of the New Moon: The Year of the Tiger

The Heavenly Palace is in uproar! Biao the tiger has gone missing and there's no Year of the Tiger without her. Ming and Miaow are sent to find her and bring her back, but Biao is more concerned about the smoke choking her forest. Can the Guardians help her save her home before it's too late? The Heavenly Palace is...

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Guardians of the New Moon: The Year of the Rat

Ming and Miaow are ready for their first mission as Guardians of the New Moon! But things are tense between Miaow and his longtime frenemy, Su the rat. Can they learn to work together, or is the Year of the Rat doomed to disaster? Fresh off the excitement of the Great Race, Ming and Miaow are officially Guardians of the...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788957564

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Contributors:

Illustrated by Phùng Nguyên Quang

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 160

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Eric Huang General Fiction Series: Guardians of the New Moon Young Adult

About the Author

Eric Huang (Author) Eric Huang has always been fascinated by legends and lore. As a boy, he was determined to find real-life dragons, so he studied palaeontology at university. Reality didn't live up to his Jurassic Park dreams, though, and he found himself working as secretary at Disney Publishing, launching a career in children's books. Eric lives in London with his boyfriend Brian and cat McNulty. He's a podcaster, writer, and lecturer at City University of London's Masters in Publishing programme. Phung Nguyen Quang (Illustrator) Phùng Nguyên Quang is an illustrator - picture book author based in Saigon, Vietnam. He creates his stunning artwork using a mix of watercolour, acrylic and digital. His works are inspired by the folk culture of Vietnam and Asia.

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