Dasha and the Dragon from the Mirror. Based on the Myths of Ancient China

Dasha, an ordinary girl, accidentally ends up on the other side of a mysterious mirror and finds herself in a world of ancient Chinese myths. She knew nothing about China’s legends: she had just been watching a cartoon until it got dark, and then—slightly frightened by the darkness—she peeped into her father’s study. That’s where she found her unexpected discovery: an unusual mirror, its frame entwined with an expertly embossed dragon.

Getting inside was easy enough; getting back was far more difficult. Especially since Dasha was called by a fairy, the Mistress of Flowers, and tasked her with an almost impossible mission: to obtain the elixir of immortality. Along the way she will have to face guards and dragons, pass trials, and even travel to the Moon—all of this awaits the little daughter of an employee of the Hermitage amid the myths and legends of Ancient China. Luckily, Dasha won’t be alone: she will gain an assistant.

Illustrations by Anna Khodyrevs k aya create vivid, accurate, and memorable images. The book also includes additional PDF material available for download on the audiobook page on the website after purchase. Text by A. Prova, illustrations by A. Khodyrevs k aya. AST Publishing House, 2026.