Guardian of the Phoenix

As if it weren't enough for Tom to be caught up in a magical war and have the strictest teacher in the world—a tiger warrior. Now, the phoenix that hatched from an egg considers him its mother—the most powerful creature on the planet! Tom is not sure that this role suits him, but there's nothing to be done—if the phoenix becomes disappointed in the world it has come to, it can easily destroy it with a single flap of its wings… This story will captivate you with its humor, ancient Chinese myths, exciting adventures, and amazing creatures that you meet on its pages. You can expect magic and battles, as well as questions familiar to each of us: will I manage with the task I have taken on? How not to let down those who count on you? And how to believe in yourself if you are an ordinary boy who makes mistakes at every step? The author of the book, Lawrence Yep, is a nominee for the prestigious Newbery Medal. In 2024, a film adaptation of the first book in the series is planned by Paramount Pictures.