Rating: G
Summary: Wielding a sword as deftly as an embroidery needle, Mulan is unlike any other girl in China. When the emperor summons a great army, each family must send a male to fight. Tomboyish Mulan is determined to spare her aging father and bring her family honor, so she disguises herself and answers the call.
But Mulan never expects to find a friend, let alone a soul mate, in the commander of her division, Prince Jian. For all of Mulan's courage with a bow and arrow, is she brave enough to share her true identity and feelings with Prince Jian?
My Thoughts: I thought this was a good little read, if not really predictable. I mean, really....we all know the story of Mulan. It doesn't stray terribly far from the Disney movie, but it does have some nice twists. For instance, there's a good bit of history about her father and her life and stuff. I thought the lead-up to the big battle with the Huns took too long, and then the battle part was like 3 pages and then it's all over and not very exciting. However, it is a cute little love story, even if it's kind of cheesy at the end. If you like reading retold princess stories, go for it. It's good for an afternoon of entertainment. =)
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