Fragrant Soup (Siu-Yin and the Dragons - Book 1)

Runner Up for New York Book Festival 2025 Awards 'Children's Books' category!
Honourable Mention in the 'Making a Difference' category for the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2025!

Nine-year-old Siu-Yin still doesn't know the difference between boil and burn. The Lunar New Year's Eve feast is only a couple weeks away. Every year, Poh Poh makes a special soup, an important offering to the dragon protector who brings luck to the village. This year Poh Poh has fallen ill. No one else knows how to make the sacred soup. So it's all up to Siu-Yin.

If she succeeds, the village will be blessed with luck in the year ahead. If she fails, Siu-Yin and her village will have to face the wrath of a mighty dragon. Will Siu-Yin be lucky enough to figure out the recipe in time or will she stir up colossal trouble for herself and her village?

A 'perfect for all ages story' that is engaging enough for middle grade whilst the warmth and emotional impact will appeal to older audiences too. 

It's a captivating tale that's bound to leave your heart full, but it might make your stomach hungry!

Perfect for fans of Grace Lin, Roald Dahl and Robert Munsch!

Contains:

- Glossary of Foreign Words and Phrases!
- 20 black and white illustrations inside!
- Dual Indian and Chinese cultures portrayed 

Written by Hong Kong born Reena Bhojwani, who is Indian by nationality, Chinese by residency and both at heart!