Siobhan McDermott

Return to the underwater realm... Following the infiltration of Hok Woh and the 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...

WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE MONTH 'A soaring, luminous new world ... An absolute delight!' Jessica Townsend 'An incredibly original and immersive fantasy adventure' L.D. Lapinski 'An absolute feast for the senses' Nizrana Farook 'A thrillingly immersive story of courage, self-discovery, and magic' Sinead O'Hart An extraordinary destiny unfolds . . . Twelve-year-old Zhi Ging has always been an outcast....

Soon after reuniting with her guardian aboard the roaming pagoda, Zhi Ging comes to a heart-wrenching realisation. If she is to stand a chance against the relentless Ami, she must return to Hok Woh, the mysterious underwater realm, and become a full Cyo B'Ahon. At Hok Woh, Zhi Ging is swept up in thrilling challenges and dragon boat races. Then,...