In "Shadow of the Dragon" by Sherry Garland, the story follows a young boy named Tenzin who embarks on a transformative journey through the lush landscapes of Tibet. When he finds himself amid political turmoil and ancient traditions, Tenzin must uncover the truth about his family's past and the rich cultural heritage that surrounds him. Battling both personal and external conflicts, he encounters mythical elements, including the legendary dragon symbolizing strength and guidance. This tale weaves themes of courage, identity, and the quest for self-discovery, as Tenzin learns to embrace both his heritage and his future. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Shadow Of the Dragon .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 1993 by Perfection Learning .

Sherry Garland has written more than thirty books and won more than forty awards, including an ALA Notable recognition and a Reading Rainbow book selection. She is a frequent presenter at conferences and schools across the country, particularly in her home state of Texas. Garland created the Voices Series to provide personal narratives of pivotal moments in America's past. The series includes Voices of Pearl Harbor, Voices of the Dust Bowl, Voices of Gettysburg, and Voices of the Alamo. Her other titles include Best Horse on the Force, The Buffalo Soldier, and Children of the Dragon: Selected Tales from Vietnam, all available from Pelican. Garland is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in central Texas.