Rick Riordan Presents: Pahua and the Dragon's Secret a Pahua Moua Novel, Book 2 - by Lori M Lee (Hardcover)

About the Book

Unable to find the answers she needs from shaman school, eleven-year-old Pahua Moua embarks on a quest in the Land of Dragons to prevent the evil god Xov from escaping his prison.

Book Synopsis

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Lori M. Lee's second Southeast Asian fantasy adventure about a girl who is the reincarnation of the greatest warrior of all time.

A snarky cat spirit, a rivalry between two shamans-in-training, a dangerous dragon encounter, and a stand-off with a thunder god are just a few of the delights and thrills in this sequel to Pahua and the Soul Stealer, winner of the 2022 Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature.

Eleven-year-old Hmong girl Pahua Moua recently discovered that she's the reincarnation of Shee Yee, a renowned warrior. With the help of her friends Miv, a talking cat; and Zhong, a shaman-in-training, Pahua defeated Xov, the god of wrath, destruction, and thunder. Now she has to retrieve some metallic dragon scales to reinforce his weakened prison cell.

Pahua, Zhong, and Miv travel to the Land of Dragons, where they come upon the truth stone, an object that reveals the world as it is. The stone will help them locate the second seal that will bind Xov. However, magic is circular, and if Pahua wants to create something as powerful as a cage for a god, she will have to make an equally powerful sacrifice. . . .

Endorsed by Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, now a hit series on Disney+.

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR PAHUA AND THE SOUL STEALER

Winner of the 2022 Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature!

"I love the adventures Pahua has in this book. I also love the sense of humor, the clever plotting, and the fantastic cast of characters. But most of all I love Pahua: her courage, her kindness, and her love for family."
--Rick Riordan, New York Times #1 best-selling author of The Percy Jackson and the Olympians series

"Reminiscent of the magic and whimsy of Howl's Moving Castle. An enchanting blend of humor and heart in an adventure that readers won't soon forget."
--Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times best-selling author of The Witchlings series

"I was happily, helplessly tangled up in the sparkling magic of Pahua's story from the first line. She isn't just courageous when it comes to fighting through beautiful, scary spirit worlds; she's courageous enough to be her uniquely awesome self in this world, too. She makes you feel braver with every page turn, and that's a special kind of magic."
--Natalie Lloyd, New York Times best-selling author of A Snicker of Magic

"This book had me biting my nails and laughing out loud all at once. Lori M. Lee has woven a story of enchanting spirits, terrifying demons, and one fiercely courageous shaman warrior. Pahua is my new hero!"
--Christina Soontornvat, author of the Newbery Honor winner A Wish in the Dark

★ "This powerful story rooted in Southeast Asian mythology should be on all shelves for teens and tweens to find. Fantasy readers will love Pahua and look forward to her adventures."
--School Library Journal (starred review)

"A classic, satisfying adventure tale packed with magical beings."
--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Lori M. Lee (she/her) is the author of Pahua and the Soul Stealer, the predecessor to this book and winner of the 2022 Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature. Lori was born in a village in the mountains of Laos, which her family was forced to escape when she was just an infant. They relocated to a refugee camp in Thailand refugee for a few years and moved permanently to the United States when she was three.