Description
Quand Héloïse, une fillette de onze ans, et son ami Liam adressent un vœu à une statue de lion chinois, ils donnent accidentellement vie à un dragon.
D’abord apeurés, les enfants se rendent rapidement compte que Zhu la dragon ne leur veut aucun mal, et ils lui font découvrir leur ville. Ils s’amusent bien, jusqu’à ce que le contrôle animalier entende parler d’une créature sauvage en liberté. Les enfants doivent alors trouver le moyen de retourner leur nouvelle amie chez elle avant qu’elle se fasse attraper.
Également disponible sous le titre Dragon on the Loose en anglais. Cet ouvrage en format ePub est entièrement accessible.
Author Bio
Marty Chan writes books for kids, stage plays for adults, and social media posts for fun. He's best known for his bestselling thriller, Haunted Hospital. He's also written Dragon on the Loose, which was shortlisted for the Silver Birch Express Award in 2024. Marty has toured around the world without ever leaving his basement. He has developed a unique and dynamic way of presenting virtually using tech tricks, stage magic, and improv. He works and lives in Edmonton with his wife and their two cats.
Grace Chen is a Chinese Canadian artist and illustrator. A graduate of Sheridan College's illustration program, Grace has a strong foundation in traditional mediums that greatly influences her current art. She is inspired by moments in her life, the world at large and the works of those around her. Grace lives in Toronto.
Over the past twenty years, Rachel Martinez has published more than eighty translations in various genres for renowned French-speaking publishers, including novels, biographies, essays and children's literature. She was part of the advisory board of the Banff International Literary Translation Center from 2017 until its dissolution in 2019, and served for several years on the board of directors of the Literary Translators Association of Canada. A mention on the 2014 Honor List of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) and the 2017 Quebec Booksellers Prize (in the 12–17 years old, outside Quebec category) are among the marks of recognition she has received. In 2005, Rachel won the Canadian Governor General's Award in French translation for Glenn Gould, une vie by Kevin Bazzana, and was a finalist in 2013 and 2015.
Prizes
- New York Public Library (NYPL) Best Books for KidsCommended 2024
- BookPal Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Awards - Education: Elementary SchoolWinner 2024
- Telling Tales Reading ListCommended 2025
- Forest of Reading Silver Birch Express Award - Honour bookCommended 2025
- Oregon Association of School Libraries (OASL) Beverly Cleary Children’s Choice Award (BCCCA)Nominated 2027
- Top Grade: CanLit for the ClassroomCommended 2024
- CCBC Best Books for Kids & TeensCommended 2024
Review Quotes
“A fast-paced, adventure-filled story that keeps readers on the edge of their seats...encourages children to problem-solve under pressure and in constantly evolving situations. Chan also promotes Chinese culture in his story and compares and contrasts it with the western culture, allowing children who celebrate more than one culture to relate. Highly Recommended.”
— CM: Canadian Review of Materials“This magical adventure gives opportunities to build responsible decision-making skills and make inferences about the emotional experiences of the characters.”
— Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Canadian Children’s Book News“Chan’s vivid character dialogue and engaging, nicely paced storytelling take readers on a fantastical journey through streets full of history and personal meaning…[An] entertaining adventure featuring plucky kids and a magical creature.”
— Booklist“A delightful and imaginative romp through the bliss of childhood, this early chapter book packs a ton of Chinese culture, multigenerational love, friendship, and adventure into quick and easy-to-read chapters. A fun and meaningful addition to early chapter book collections everywhere, recommended for purchase.”
— School Library Journal (SLJ)“Chan’s action-packed story deftly combines humor and feeling to draw readers in. Chen’s cartoon-like illustrations help keep the sometimes sentimental text from feeling too heavy. All in all, this is a fun, quick-paced early chapter book with diverse characters. Recommended for beginning readers who enjoy dragons or friendship tales.”
— Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)Biographical note
Auteur à succès, Marty Chan a écrit des dizaines de livres pour enfants, dont L’hôpital hanté, Kung Fu Master, Willpower et Kylie the Magnificent publiés chez Orca dans la collection Currents, ainsi que la série primée Mystery. Lors de ses tournées dans les écoles et les bibliothèques du Canada, Marty fait appel au récit, à des tours de magie et à l’improvisation pour éveiller la passion de la lecture chez les jeunes. Il vit à Edmonton.
Grace Chen est une artiste et illustratrice sino-canadienne. Diplômée du programme d’illustration du collège Sheridan, Grace a une grande maîtrise des médiums traditionnels, ce qui a une influence importante sur sa pratique artistique actuelle. Elle s’inspire de moments de sa vie, du monde en général et du travail des gens autour d’elle. Grave vit à Toronto.
Depuis une vingtaine d’années, Rachel Martinez a publié plus de quatre-vingts traductions dans des domaines variés pour des éditeurs francophones réputés : roman, arts visuels, récit, biographie, essai et littérature jeunesse. Elle a fait partie du conseil consultatif du Centre international de traduction littéraire de Banff de 2017 jusqu’à sa dissolution en 2019, et a siégé plusieurs années au conseil d’administration de l’Association des traducteurs et traductrices littéraires du Canada. Une mention sur la Liste d’honneur 2014 de l’International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) et le Prix des libraires du Québec 2017 (catégorie 12-17 ans, hors Québec) figurent parmi les marques de reconnaissance qu’elle a reçues. Elle a remporté en 2005 le prix du Gouverneur général du Canada en traduction française pour Glenn Gould, une vie de Kevin Bazzana et a été finaliste en 2013 et 2015.
Biographical note
Marty Chan is an award-winning author of dozens of books for kids, including Kung Fu Master, Haunted Hospital and Kylie the Magnificent in the Orca Currents line and the award-winning Marty Chan Mystery series. He tours schools and libraries across Canada, using storytelling, stage magic and improv to ignite a passion for reading in kids. He lives in Edmonton.
Grace Chen is a Chinese-Canadian artist and illustrator. A graduate of Sheridan College’s Illustration program, Grace has a strong foundation in traditional mediums that greatly influences her current art. She is inspired by moments in her life, as well as the world, and the works of those around her. She enjoys drawing animals and characters in amusing scenarios. Grace lives in Toronto.
Over the past twenty years, Rachel Martinez has published more than eighty translations in various genres for renowned French-speaking publishers, including novels, biographies, essays and children's literature. She was part of the advisory board of the Banff International Literary Translation Center from 2017 until its dissolution in 2019, and served for several years on the board of directors of the Literary Translators Association of Canada. A mention on the 2014 Honor List of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) and the 2017 Quebec Booksellers Prize (in the 12–17 years old, outside Quebec category) are among the marks of recognition she has received. In 2005, Rachel won the Canadian Governor General's Award in French translation for Glenn Gould, une vie by Kevin Bazzana, and was a finalist in 2013 and 2015.
