Julie Lawson

The Dragon's Pearl Julie Lawson

Publisher Marketing: Who knows what the gods have in store for us? Xiao Sheng sang out to his mother every morning. Today may not be the same as yesterday. In spite of his hardships, Xiao Sheng is a cheerful boy who loves to sing. He works from sunrise to sunset to earn enough money to feed his family. When Xiao finds a magic pearl, everything is changed forever. Contributor Bio:  Lawson, Julie Julie Lawson has written more than 20 young adult titles. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia. Contributor Bio:  Morin, Paul Paul Morin is an artist, musician, photographer, and filmmaker who has illustrated over dozen picture books, including The Ghost Dance, and Animal Dreaming. With the debut of The Orphan Boy in 1990, Morin.s art was met with overwhelming praise for his gorgeous oil paintings containing grit, sand, and twigs from the African landscape. Paul has received many accolades for his work, including a nomination for the Kate Greenaway Medal and two Society of Illustrators' awards.