The dragon path
The Wong Clan hopes to leave their blighted homeland for a mythical place called Old Land, but first they must pass through the Dragon Path. Young Prince Sing is separated from the clan during an attack by their fearsome enemies, the Dragon Clan. As the Wong Clan and the Dragon Clan battle, a terrible betrayal by a devious advisor throws the conflict into chaos. With the help of Ming, a mystic from the Old Land, and his catlike warrior beast Midnight, Prince Sing must do all he can to save both the Wong Clan and the Dragon Clan from mutual destruction
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- ISBN: 9781338363296
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198 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm - Edition First edition.
- Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2021.
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BookList Review
The Dragon Path: a Graphic Novel
Booklist
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Prince Sing, heir to the Wong Clan, is travelling along with his father, Lord Wong, and others as their clan attempts a passage through the Dragon Path. This is Dragon Tribe territory and the fastest route to Old Land, where Lord Wong and his advisor, Quan, think a prophecy will be fulfilled and the Wong Clan will rule the Old Land once again. But Komodo Khan, General of the Dragon Tribe, has other plans for the Wong Clan; Khan will make them pay for the losses suffered because of the Phoenix Wars. Along with his new friends Ming the Mystic and Midnight, a giant cat monster with a unicorn horn, Prince Sing must learn the stories about the Old Land and save his clan from the dragons and a traitor. The vibrantly colored and action-packed illustrations bring this fantastical story to life. Splash pages and block paneling make this an easy tale to follow with clearly lettered speech balloons. A fantastic and engaging story ideal for fantasy-adventure fans that is hopefully one of many.
Kirkus Review
The Dragon Path: a Graphic Novel
Kirkus Reviews
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A family prophecy and long-kept secrets spell out a new destiny for a Chinese clan. Young throws readers right into the fray in his latest steampunk graphic novel. A motorized village, revealed to be the Wong Clan's, is returning to their ancestral home, the Old Land. With the encouragement of his dubious adviser, Quan, Lord Wong believes that in returning they will fulfill a prophecy. Meanwhile Lord Wong's willful young son, Prince Sing, has been seeing visions about his mother's death and what initiated his ancestors' exodus from their homeland. When the clan is attacked by the reptilian Dragon Tribe for trespassing and past injustices, Sing is lost. Presumed dead, Sing is in fact in the company of Ming the Mystic and a colossal black-and-white feline with a single horn. Themes of betrayal and true identities, with magic woven throughout, create an action-packed adventure. The neatly aligned panels are filled with movement thanks to Young's definitively lined, bold, cartoon style. Young's choice of a neon color palette and artful use of shading bring a vibrancy and heightened emotional depth to each scene. Though the plot teems with characters and complicated interwoven backstories, an even pace and balanced story are maintained. A few lingering questions at the end are a small price to pay for the fun. This eclectic world of Chinese culture, fantasy, and nonstop action is worth exploring. (Graphic steampunk. 10-14) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.