The Scroll of Chaos

By Elsie Chapman

A girl must stop an ancient evil in a mythological realm to save her mother and the world.

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320 pages· 65,841 words· Est. 9 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Astrid Xu discovers a magical scroll that transports her and her sister to Zhen, a realm of living Chinese legends. With her sister transformed into a cat and two mythological allies, Astrid faces the ancient evil, Chaos, threatening to engulf the world. Can she conquer Chaos and save her mother from despair before it's too late? Embark on a thrilling journey through myth and magic, where the power of sisterhood and courage are tested against the forces of darkness.

From the publisher

Join Astrid Xu in this action-packed adventure as she ventures into the world of mythological China in order to save her mother – and the world! Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings!When Astrid Xu stumbles upon a magic Chinese scroll, she can’t help but wonder if it holds the key to helping her mom’s depression. What Astrid doesn’t expect is to be transported along with her little sister, Marilla, to Zhen – a realm where the Chinese legends of old are real!But all is not well in Zhen. An ancient evil known as Chaos is wreaking havoc throughout the land, and Astrid is the only one who can stop it. With her sister – who has been transformed into a cat! – and two great mythological figures by her side, Astrid sets off on a journey to face her destiny. Can she save the world before Chaos reigns supreme?In this imaginative ode to Chinese mythology and the power of sisterhood, acclaimed author Elsie Chapman shows readers just how far we will go to protect the ones we love.

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