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Fa Mulan
Robert D. San Souci (1998) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Jean and Mou-sien Tseng
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Adventure, Folklore, Historical, Multicultural
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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"I am a swordswoman like the Maiden of
Yueh!", proclaims Fa Mulan. Even though
she is scolded by Elder Sister for not
behaving as a young woman should, Fa
Mulan refuses to ignore her desire for
adventure. Little does she know that
adventure awaits her arrival in the
marketplace. Fa Mulan approaches an
anxious crowd as they study twelve
scrolls pasted on the walls. After
being told that the names are those who
would be serving in the Khan's army,
she recognizes one name on the
list...her father!! Fa Mulan knows that
her father cannot serve due to his age
and health. Unfortunately, death awaits
those men and their families who do not
serve! How will Fa Mulan save her
family? Robert San Souci's version of
this classic tale will excite and
inspire children of all ages.
Accompanied by the beautiful
illustrations of Jean and Mou-sien
Tseng, this story of a brave heroine
truly comes to life! A must read!!
Reviewed by: Annie / West Boulevard Library
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Comments from Readers
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Sara, age 10 from New York
I like this book because it shows how brave and strong a woman truly is. I also liked the book because of the detail in the beautiful pictures. I think someone else would like this book because it shows how much love a person can hold. Mulan did something so brave with so much courage.
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Sarah, age 10 from Hobart, New York
I like this book because it shows how brave and strong a woman truly is. I also liked the book because of the detail in the beautiful pictures. I think someone else would like this book because it shows how much love a person can hold. Mulan did something so brave with so much courage.
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Abby, age 12 from NC
My younger sister brought this book home one morning, and I chanced to read it, and it was really good! I liked it because it told the story closer to truth, unlike the movie.
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