Dragon on the Loose
Written by Marty Chan
Illustrated by Grace Chen
Published by Orca Book Publishers
Hooked on Books Interview from Teachers on Call – Marty Chan (released Dec. 16, 2024)
BOOK SYNOPSIS
When eleven-year-old Hailey and her friend Kyle make a wish on a Chinese lion statue, they accidentally bring a dragon to life.
Scared at first, the kids soon realize that Zhu the dragon means them no harm, and they show the dragon around their city. It’s all fun and games until Animal Control gets wind of a wild creature on the loose. The kids have to find a way to send their new friend back home before she’s taken away.
An Offer from Marty Chan (Silver Birch Express and Red Maple nominee)
I have a special offer for schools registered in the Forest of Reading program. The first 10 schools to contact me will get a discount on my virtual book talks that are delivered between now and the Forest of Reading award ceremonies in May. Normally, my virtual sessions are $200 plus HST. If you are one of the first ten schools to contact me, you can book my sessions for $100 plus HST.
For Silver Birch Express Award readers, I’ll talk about the inspiration behind Dragon on the Loose and open the floor to questions from the students.
For Red Maple Award readers, I’ll share the creative process behind my contribution to Today I Am and field questions from the kids.
Anyone interested can reach me at martychanauthor@gmail.com or via my website (www.martychan.com).
MARTY CHAN
Marty Chan writes kids books, stage plays, humour articles, and radio plays. His bestselling novel, Haunted Hospital (Orca Book) was recently adapted to French. With his virtual visits, Marty has travelled the world without ever leaving his house. He’s performed online sessions for schools in London, Mexico City, New York, Tokyo, and cities across Canada. When he’s not writing scary or funny books, Marty enjoys editing videos, reading books, and solving crossword puzzles. But his favourite activity is taking care of his two cats, Minnie and Hugo.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Website: https://martychan.com
Facebook: @MartyChanAuthor
Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/martychan.bsky.social
Threads: @Martychanwriter
Instagram: @Martychanwriter
YouTube: @Marty_Chan
Twitter / X: @Marty_Chan
Email: martychanauthor@gmail.com
BIBLIOGRAPHY
“In a Flash,” Today I Am Anthology, Scholastic, 2024.
Dragon on the Loose, Orca Book, 2024.
Izzy Wong’s Nose for News, Orca Book, 2024.
Cosplay Crime, Orca Book, 2024.
Antiracist Kitchen Book, Orca Book, 2023
Willpower, Orca Book, 2022.
Final Cut, Orca Book, 2022.
Kylie the Magnificent, Orca Book, 2021.
Haunted Hospital, Orca Book, 2020.
Kung Fu Master, Orca Book, 2019.
…and more!
GRACE CHEN
Grace Chen is a Chinese-Canadian artist based in the Greater Toronto Area. She graduated from Sheridan College with a degree in illustration. Her work combines her strong foundation in traditional mediums with digital tools. Drawing inspiration from moments in her life, and the experiences and works of others, Grace aims to create art that amuses and delights.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Website: https://www.gracielleart.com/
Instagram: @gracielleart
Email: gracielleart@gmail.com
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Dragon on the Loose, Orca Book, 2024.
