Tiger's Apprentice

Discovering unsuspected magical abilities and a destiny filled with formidable responsibilities when he meets a talking tiger, Tom Lee joins a ragtag band of creatures to help keep an ancient talisman out of the hands of a dangerous enemy. 40,000 first printing. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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!