First published 2023
Zack never knew his Chinese heritage until the First Emperor of China possesses his AR gaming headset, dragging him into a race to seal the portal to the underworld before demons can invade the mortal realm. With the emperor's booming voice in his ear, Zack must journey across China, wield ancient water dragon powers, and defeat mythical figures - all to rescue his mom's captured soul before it's too late.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, young-adult
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water
352 pages · Paperback · Margaret K. McElderry Books