The Tiger's Apprentice

Soon to be an animated movie, this middle grade fantasy adventure by two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Laurence Yep follows Tom Lee, a boy who discovers his magical powers and great responsibilities when he meets a talking tiger named Mr. Hu. Alongside an outlaw dragon and a mischievous monkey, Tom must keep an ancient talisman from falling into the wrong hands, embarking on a journey that reveals a hidden world where animals take human form and friendship is the ultimate weapon against evil.