Vivian Truong – illustratör

När Grace var liten brukade hennes pappa berätta fantastiska historier om drakar och deras magiska krafter. Grace trodde aldrig på berättelserna. Men sedan hennes pappa dog så älskade hon att minnas tillbaka på de där stunderna. På en skolutflykt träffar Grace en gammal gumma som ger henne ett mystiskt ägg. När ägget kläcks och en söt liten drake kikar ut förstår Grace att berättelserna hon hörde som liten inte bara var godnattsagor. Grace förstår snabbt att den nykläckta draken bär på stark magi och att det därför finns onda krafter som är ute efter den. Nu gäller det för Grace och hennes nya kompisar att skydda draken från fienden som vill utnyttja dess kraft. Samtidigt så får Grace också reda på mer om sin pappas död. Ingenting verkar vara som Grace trott. Kampen börjar är den första delen i Vivian Truongs medryckande mangaserie Drakarnas stad.

Grace försöker vänja sig vid sitt nya liv i Hongkong. Men så dyker draken Nate upp och tar med henne till Drakkungens lya. Där får de veta att den mäktige Daijang och hans onda Skuggor letar efter en urgammal relik. Denna skulle ge dem kraften att kontrollera alla drakar. Grace och hennes vänner måste hitta reliken först! Och den finns i Paris, så vännerna försöker ta sig dit så snabbt som möjligt. Men det blir inte lätt, för Skuggorna gör allt för att stoppa dem på vägen. Grace och hennes drake Nate fortsätter att utforska magiska krafter i en värld där drakar faktiskt finns på riktigt. Del två i prisbelönta Jamail Yogis mangaserie Drakarnas stad är minst lika spännande som första boken. Läsaren rycks med i ett färgsprakande och actionfyllt drama, där Vivian Truongs bilder skapar liv och väcker känslor. Denna grafiska serieroman för mellanstadiet är en riktig bladvändare. Kampen mot de mörka krafterna fortsätter i Skuggorna anfaller!Så här skriver BTJ om Skuggorna anfaller:Andra delen i serien Drakarnas stad av Jamail Yogis och Vivian Truong har titel Skuggorna anfaller. ... Detta är ett härligt spännande lättläst äventyr, där drakjakter avlöser varandra och där den gäckande fienden lurar i bakgrunden. Vivian Truongs fartfyllda illustrationer i färg, fint sammanlänkade med texten, har känsla för dramatik. Denna grafiska roman … har ett vardagsnära ordförråd, rak och tydlig handling. … Staffan Engstrand. Helhetsbetyg: 4

Grace and her friends must protect a newly hatched dragonfrom mysterious evildoers.When Grace moves to Hong Kong with her mum and new stepdad, herbiggest concernis making friends at her fancy new boarding school.But when a mysterious old woman gifts her a dragonegg during a field trip, Grace discovers that the wonderfulstories of dragons she heard when she was a young girl might actuallybe real - especially when the egg hatches overnight.The dragon has immense powers that Grace hasyet to understand. And that puts them both in danger from mysteriousforces intent on abusing the dragon's power. And now it's upto Grace and her school friends to uncover the sinister plot threateningthe entire city! An epic dragon fantasy series for 8+ readers!Beautifully illustrated throughoutPerfect for fans of Wings of Fire

Join Dennis, Gnasher and all of the Beanotown kids, and discover what it’s like to become a Bash Street Kid on the best school day ever!It’s your first day at Bash Street School and there’s something strange going on. No, it’s not the boy in a red-and-black jumper carrying a dog as if it were a backpack. Where are the teachers?!In this epic new Beanotown adventure, YOU are the main character. Choose which direction you’d like the story to go in and discover what it truly means to become a Bash Street Kid.

Join Dennis, Gnasher and all of the kids at Bash Street, and discover what it’s like to become a Bash Street Kid on the best school day ever!It’s your first day at Bash Street School and there’s something strange going on. No, it’s not the boy in a red-and-black jumper carrying a dog as if it were a backpack. Where are the teachers?!In this epic new Beanotown adventure, YOU are the main character. Choose which direction you’d like the story to go in and discover what it truly means to become a Bash Street Kid.

Grace and friends return for a new adventure in thissecond installment of the bestselling City of Dragons series!Ever since the battle in Hong Kong, Grace and her friends havebeen trying to find a way to get to Paris. When Nate suddenly appearsand whisks Grace away to the Dragon King's lair, she learnsthat Daijiang and his underlings are searching for an ancient relicthat will let them subjugate the dragons, and Grace needsto find it first!With Grace's burgeoning Hùnxuè powers, the teammust get to Paris and stop Daijiang's plan. But their new ally, Dr.Kim, may not be all she appears, and Daijiang has formidable alliesof his own: a strangely familiar accomplice and a terrifying,powerful dragon that could threaten all of Paris.

Grace and friends return for a new adventure in this third installmentof the bestselling City of Dragons series!Daijiang's continued pursuit of Grace has made it clear that sheand Nate are crucial to his plan. But as her Hùnxuè powers grow stronger,Grace can't help but feel it's unfair she might be missingout on a normal school life. Other kids get to relax, watch movieswith friends, and go on dates, while Grace is risking her lifeto save the world. Something has felt off about her connectionwith Nate lately, and she keeps dreaming of her father and his ominousinsistence that she must wake the dragon kings.When a trip to rendezvous with an old ally goes awry, Grace and herfriends find themselves stranded in Tokyo with only one day towake the Southern Dragon King. But with the race against the clockexacerbating tensions on the team, can Grace get back in syncwith Nate and her friends before it's too late?

Explore the unique nomenclature of traditional Chinese dishes through folklore, personal storytelling, and 26 easy-to-cook recipes in this entertaining graphic novel cookbook, perfect for lovers of comics and food.Storytelling is one of the most universal and collaborative components in every culture. In Chinese culture, dishes are often connected to a classic legend, a famous person, or a historical event, underlining the importance of food.In this delightful graphic novel-style recipe book, Chinese American cookbook author Ying Chang Compestine explores the folkloric stories behind beloved Chinese dishes and gives easy-to-follow recipes for each, such as: Mapo Tofu, a savory dish named for the “old lady with a pockmarked face” who invented it Goubuli Baozi (translation: "ignored by doggy stuffed buns”), classic buns with minced pork and vegetables made popular by an unusually taciturn village boy Tear-inducing Heartbreak Jelly Noodles that combine chili oil, peppercorns, and other fiery ingredients and are believed to cure the sadness of a broken heart Steamed Milk Custard, one of the most beloved desserts in China, originated during the Qing Dynasty by a hungry young cattle farmer as a way to preserve milk These are dishes Ying grew up with, cooked with her grandmother, and prepares for her own family today. Stories and recipes are illustrated and presented in panel layout, with art by award-winning children’s book illustrator Vivian Truong.Perfect for: Readers interested in Chinese culture, history, and folklore Lovers of comics and/or graphic novels People who enjoy humor and storytelling Gift-giving to foodies or home cooks  Fans of illustrated cookbooks and food magazines