The Dragon Egg Princess

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Perfect for fans of Wing & Claw, this middle grade novel from We Need Diverse Books cofounder Ellen Oh is filled with strange terrains, creatures, and magic, making it an enthralling read! A rich and wonderfully imagined story, it explores how young people can be powerful and the benefits of awakening one's inner dragon. Drawing inspiration from Korean lore and culture, Oh reinvigorates the fantasy genre, offering humor, inventive magic, and thrilling action. In a kingdom brimming with magic, Jiho Park and his family stand out—magic does not affect them. As a descendant of forest rangers tasked with protecting the Kidahara, an ancient wood teeming with supernatural creatures, Jiho is reluctant to engage with the dangerous forest. Five years prior, his father vanished within its depths, just like Princess Koko, the royal family's only daughter. Aware of the horrors hidden in the magical forest, Jiho knows that those who enter rarely return. Now, the forest faces threats from foreign forces intent on destruction and a long-dormant evil awakening within its shadows. Can a magic-less boy, a fierce bandit leader, and a lost princess unite to save their worlds before it’s too late?