The Tiger's Apprentice

Written by Laurence Yep

Book #1 in the Tiger's Apprentice series

A boy and magical creatures must protect a talisman from a powerful enemy.

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208 pages· 42,391 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Tom Lee's ordinary life shatters when he meets Mr. Hu, a talking tiger, and discovers his own magical powers. Joining a dragon and a monkey, they must protect an ancient talisman from a formidable foe. As Tom navigates this hidden world, he faces fears and doubts, realizing that friendship might be the ultimate weapon in the battle between good and evil. Can Tom save both the world he knows and the one he's just discovering? Dive into this thrilling adventure where the fate of two worlds rests on a young boy's shoulders.

From the publisher

Soon to be an animated movie! Don’t miss this middle grade fantasy adventure about a boy, a magical tiger, an outlaw dragon, and a mischievous monkey who carry the fate of the world on their shoulders. From two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Laurence Yep (Dragonwings, Dragon’s Gate), now with an all-new cover and introduction! Tom Lee’s life changes forever the day he meets a talking tiger named Mr. Hu and discovers that he has magical powers and great responsibilities that he never imagined. Despite his doubts and fears, Tom joins Mr. Hu’s ragtag band of creatures in their fight to keep an ancient talisman out of the hands of the worst possible enemy. This action-packed fantasy from two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Laurence Yep reveals a hidden world within our own where animals take human form, where friendship is the final weapon in the battle between good and evil, and where a young boy is responsible for saving the world he knows . . . and the one he is just discovering. This updated edition includes an all-new introduction by Laurence Yep!

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