Paper Dragons: The Race to the Cloud Sea : Book 3

Author: McDermott, Siobhan

For National Curriculum Key Stage 2

Published on 12 February 2026 by Hachette Children's Group (Hodder Children's Books) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Paper Dragons' series.

Paperback | 400 pages
196 x 131 x 28 | 280g

Soon after reuniting with her guardian aboard the roaming pagoda, Zhi Ging comes to a heart-wrenching realisation. If she is to stand a chance against the relentless Ami, she must return to Hok Woh, the mysterious underwater realm, and become a full Cyo B'Ahon. At Hok Woh, Zhi Ging is swept up in thrilling challenges and dragon boat races. Then, a chilling truth is revealed: she isn't the only one Ami is hunting, there are others in danger.

Racing against time, Zhi Ging and her friends set out for the legendary cloud sea to stop Ami once and for all. But when the moment comes, Zhi Ging must face her alone and make an impossible decision to protect those she loves.

Join Zhi Ging and return to the magical underwater realm of Hok Woh in this explosive conclusion to the magical Paper Dragons series. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Dragon Mountain.