Guardians of the New Moon: Ming and Miaow's Great Race

By Author / Illustrator
Eric Huang, illus Phung Nguyen Quang
Genre
Myths & Legends
Age range(s)
7+
Publisher
Little Tiger Press
ISBN
9781788957373
Format
Paperback / softback
Published
09-01-2025
Synopsis
All Miaow wants is to enjoy his peaceful, solitary life as a temple guardian catching mice. But when the Jade Emperor invites all creatures on Earth to compete in a Great Race, the reserved cat finds himself reluctantly entering - and worse, socialising!
Spirited and fiery, shapeshifter Ming is Miaow's polar opposite, and she's determined to make him her new best friend. But she hadn't counted on Miaow making other friends too. As the race heats up, things start to unravel... Can the pair (and their friendship) make it to the finish line?
The first in a light-hearted, action-packed new series, Ming and Miaow's Great Race is perfect for fans of Yomi and the Fury of Ninki Nanka, Tiger Warrior, Laura Ellen Anderson and Spellcasters. Find out more in ReadingZone's Q&A with author Eric Huang.
The full series: Guardians of the New Moon 1: Ming and Miaow's Great Race; Guardians of the New Moon 2: The Year of the Rat; with more adventures to come!
Reviews
Maria
Ming and Miaow's Great Race is the first book in the Guardians of the New Moon series. The Jade Emperor has created a wonderful new planet which is full of life. But now he is bored. One day, whilst watching a cat chase a mouse, he decides to hold a race which every creature would compete in. It is to be a very challenging race with twelve winners. Each winner will have a year named after them.
This book is great to use for its links to the Chinese New Year and the Lunar Zodiac. It is also a wonderful story of friendship, collaboration, perseverance and adventure. And, as with all adventures, a story full of challenges! Who will the final twelve be? And will anyone get disqualified?
160 pages / Reviewed by Maria Faithorn, teacher
Suggested Reading Age 7+
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