Song of the Yellow Dragon
Two children search for a legendary dragon’s magic in this enchanting fantasy, perfect for readers ages 9-13!
There is a secret that every child knows: Magic is real. But by the time children turn thirteen, they forget that magic is anything but make-believe.
Mengyao wants to remember. Born in a village nestled in a secluded vale, Mengyao wants to hold on to magic and become a Divine Healer. But with her thirteenth birthday fast approaching, she is losing hope.
Young emperor Kai is on the run from traitorous advisors. He’s searching for the fabled Dragon’s Pulse, a magic capable of defeating his enemies. On the brink of his thirteenth birthday, Kai doesn’t have much longer. So when he meets Mengyao—the girl whose name is mentioned in his legend—he forces aside his instinctual distrust and recruits her to help him on his quest.
On their perilous journey, Kai and Mengyao find aid in unexpected forms like a jade hare, a moon goddess, and a handful of promises. But as enemies close in and time runs out, secrets that will reshape the fate of their kingdom forever come to light.
Additional information
| Genre | Fantasy |
|---|---|
| Age | Middle Grade |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House |
| Imprint | Putnam |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format(s) | Hardcover |
| Author | Ying Ping Low |
| Release Date | 12 May 2026 |
| Release Month | May Releases |
| Author Identity | BIPOC |
About the Author
Ying Ping Low has published multiple middle grade novels in Singapore. Her novels have won the Singapore Book Award and been shortlisted for the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award and the Popular Readers’ Choice Award. A short story has also won second prize in the British Fantasy Society’s short story competition. She will be making her U.S. debut with Song of the Yellow Dragon.






