★ A brand-new series from a renowned children's sci-fi author! Lu Yang is a bestselling writer of children's science fiction in China, with over 100 published works and more than 3 million copies sold.
★ A "nature-healing" adventure guide for today's children! As young readers follow four young Medicine Spirits in their epic battles against the Plague Lord, Fungus Demons, and Venom Beasts, they will develop a deep respect for nature, health, and life.
★ This series cleverly blends traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) knowledge with fantasy adventure, allowing children to learn about everyday medicinal herbs, gain health insights, and enhance their scientific literacy while enjoying the story.
★ Each book includes a fun quiz at the end to help children assess their own exploratory, social, and logical thinking skills. A TCM notebook section is also included to expand readers' knowledge.
★ Content reviewed by a PhD from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine for accuracy.

The series currently includes 4 volumes:
1. The Transfer Student at Herbal Academy
2. The Secret of the Cursed Talisman
3. The Medicine Spirits' Final Exam
4. The Good Fortune of the King of Herbs

A new teacher has arrived at the Herbal Academy—the notoriously strict Shihu (Dendrobium). His demands on the students are harsh, leaving Gancao and his friends struggling to keep up. But soon, the young Medicine Spirits begin to notice something strange: Teacher Shihu's behavior grows increasingly erratic, sometimes even hostile. And behind it all lies a shocking secret!

The fearsome Malady Demon has returned. Not only is he threatening Vice Dean Taoren (Peach Kernel) into continuing to do his bidding, but he has also secretly possessed the new teacher, Shihu, in an attempt to destroy the Herbal Academy from within and turn it into a haven for dark forces.

Sensing something is wrong, Gancao and his friends embark on a journey to uncover the truth. They must face a teacher under demonic possession and a vice dean torn by inner conflict. Will justice ultimately triumph over evil? Can Vice Dean Taoren confront his fears and break free from the Malady Demon's control?

This final exam is not about textbooks or potions—it is a test of the conscience and courage within every Medicine Spirit.

Lu Yang
Founder of the Children's Science Fiction Alliance, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Fifth Children's Science Fiction Nebula Award, “National Reading Promoter” of the First National Reading Season of the Chinese Writers' Association, and National Pioneer of Popular Science Education and Creation.
He is a member of Chinese Writers' Association, director of China Popular Science Writers Association, member of China Science Education Film and Television Association, special researcher of Beijing Yuanyu Science Fiction and Future Technology Research Institute, contracted writer of Bajin Literary Institute, member of Sichuan Writers' Association's Children's Committee, vice president of Sichuan Popular Science Writers' Association, vice chairman of Ya'an Writers' Association, and vice chairman of Ya'an Film and Television Artistes' Association.
His works have won more than 30 awards, including the National Outstanding Popular Science Work Award of the Ministry of Science and Technology, the National Outstanding Book Award of Transfusion Publishing, and the Nebula Award of Global Chinese Science Fiction. He has published 237 books with more than 17 million words, with a total circulation of 7 million copies. Meanwhile, he has conducted nearly 800 science fiction lectures throughout the country. His brand books include: “Little Fish with Big Dreams”, “The Little Dragon Team of Adventure”, and “Earth Tribe”.

Gancao Loses His Temper
The Shadow Arrives
A Moment of Weakness
A Narrow Escape
Failing the Exam
The Herb Killer
Prevention Is the Best Cure
Granny Zhu's Praise
The Demon's Plan
Three Questions
The Final Exam
Confession