Begin with Grace's discovery
Start with The Awakening Storm; later books assume readers know how Grace met Nate and awakened her dragon powers.
Book Series · 3 Books
City of Dragons Books
In order from The Awakening Storm to Quest for the True Dragon.
A globe-spanning graphic-novel adventure about Grace, a Chinese American girl whose family stories become urgent when she discovers real dragon magic.
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Reading order
How to Read the City of Dragons Books
Read The Awakening Storm, Rise of the Shadowfire, and Quest for the True Dragon in publication order. Grace's powers, her bond with Nate, and the struggle over the dragon kings form one continuing story.
Scholastic's catalog identifies Quest for the True Dragon as Book 3 and lists Books 1–3 as available. No additional published volume belongs in the current sequence.
Sources: Scholastic's official Fall 2025 catalog.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Grace is grieving her father's death while reconnecting with Chinese family history and mythology. The books mix questions about identity, friendship, and fitting in with a large-scale magical adventure.
Dragons and villains put children, families, and cities in danger. Expect chases, magical combat, injuries, threatening dreams, and high-stakes battles, presented in colorful middle-grade graphic-novel art rather than graphic gore.
Where to start
Where to Start
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
The Awakening Storm
By Jaimal Yogis, Vivian Truong (Illustrator)
A dragon hatches, and Grace must protect it from dark forces threatening the city.
240 pages· 5,839 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Summary: Grace's life changes when a dragon egg hatches, revealing a creature of immense power. In Hong Kong, she and her friends must shield the dragon from shadowy forces seeking to exploit its abilities. As they unravel a dangerous plot, Grace faces a challenge that could endanger the entire city. Can they protect the dragon and uncover the truth before it's too late?
In reading order
City of Dragons Series
3 books · Published 2021–2025
#1
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
The Awakening Storm
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
A dragon hatches, and Grace must protect it from dark forces threatening the city.
#2
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1398
Rise of the Shadowfire
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
A relic holds the power to control dragons. Can Grace stop Daijiang before Paris falls?
#3
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1398
Quest for the True Dragon
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025
A race against time in Tokyo to awaken a dragon king. Can Grace balance destiny and friendship?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the City of Dragons series?
There are 3 books in the City of Dragons series. It began with The Awakening Storm in 2021, and the newest book, Quest for the True Dragon, was published in 2025.
What order should you read the City of Dragons books in?
Start with The Awakening Storm and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.
What ages are the City of Dragons books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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