Apollo Salvatoir: Shā-Shǔ The Dragon

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Pub Date 02 Mar 2022 | Archive Date 30 Sep 2022

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Description

Two Ordinary Children, One Extraordinary Destiny!

Apollo Salvatoir is a fun and fast-paced coming-of-age saga that follows the lives of two children as they discover their destinies.

Apollo Enrico Salvatoir was born into a life of privilege and fame. A growing business empire leads his father to hand off responsibility for raising Apollo to strangers who may not have Apollo’s best interest at heart. Apollo’s best friend is a girl named Ling. Who comes from a family that is obsessed with the Salvatoirs and that has a mysterious past.

These best friends find themselves abandoned in a world that is not as safe as the one they grew up in. Surrounded by aggressive and potentially dangerous strangers. They must now overcome prejudice and culture to survive in an unfamiliar environment. Both children must learn to master their minds and bodies while overcoming their fear.

In this expansive tale, filled with heart friendship and discovery, their destinies intertwine and eventually alter the lives of millions of innocent people. 


Two Ordinary Children, One Extraordinary Destiny!

Apollo Salvatoir is a fun and fast-paced coming-of-age saga that follows the lives of two children as they discover their destinies.

Apollo Enrico...


Advance Praise

Official Kirkus Review

"In this YA martial arts adventure, a boy in a remote temple trains for greatness while unaware of his family’s true nature...

Bertoch gives YA and advanced middle-grade readers a well-crafted, unvarnished adventure that follows the chosen one format. Chapters begin with paragraphs of wisdom from The Book of the Wyvern Spirits, explaining the humble beginnings of the legendary figure that Apollo will become, Shā-Shŭ, and including inspirational passages like “Each of us has a role to play, and the world is better when we reach without fear toward it.” Apollo is a great role model for readers, as he helps the aging Lanfen in the school’s kitchen. The abuse he suffers is graphic, as when Jamie strikes “Apollo across the chest.” While other YA fare might include fanciful elements like magic to balance harsher themes, the author forgoes anything that might soften his message of braving a dangerous world. Finding a new family is what saves Apollo.

A well-written, absorbing martial arts tale best suited for older YA audiences."

Kirkus Review


"Enthralling, I read it to my kids, and we just couldn't put it down." - Xander

"This book swept me off into a huge new world and I loved it!" - Lily

"Inspires confidence, courage, and friendship." - Emily

"As good as Micheal Vey or Harry Potter" - Oliver (11 years old)

"Everything thrilling and wonderful, sad and beautiful wrapped up in an incredible journey." - Devonne (Author of children's books)

"The author has a strong writing voice.  - Diana (Editor of chidren's books)

"I'm in love with these characters! When is the next book coming out?" - Lorelie (14 years old)

"This is my new favorite book." - Annalysha (11 Years Old)

"The author honed is writing skills for many years, and it shows!" - Benjamin (Publishing Industry Professional)

"Beyond amazing storytelling! An adventure tale with lessons about self-discovery and friendship. I was so glued to the book I didn’t realize I was reading it for hours. A must-read for young adult fiction fans! Kudos to the author for writing such a masterpiece." - JP (Random Amazon Reviewer)

"In a stunning narrative of betrayal, self-discovery, and friendship, Apollo Salvatoir portrays the story of a youngster who has to figure out who he is. The author did an excellent job of presenting a compelling plot as well as the growth of the two major characters, Apollo and Ling. I was whisked away into a vast new world by this book, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The story is breathtaking, and I found myself crying at several points throughout. The plot flowed well and the characters were well-developed. I was never bored while reading this and found it difficult to put it down. I highly suggest this book!" - DC (Random Amazon Reviewer)

Official Kirkus Review

"In this YA martial arts adventure, a boy in a remote temple trains for greatness while unaware of his family’s true nature...

Bertoch gives YA and advanced middle-grade readers...


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