Bandit''s Daughter - Kung Fu Girl in Ancient China

An extraordinary true adventure story - how the bandit's daughter Mu Guiying became a great general in Ancient China

At the beginning of the 11th century, General Yang sends his son Zongbao to exterminate the bandit living in Dragon-Taming Wood. In the forest, Zongbao is surprised by the bandit's teenage daughter, a kung fu prodigy, who challenged him to unarmed combat. Her deal? If Zongbao wins, she will lead him to her father's secret hideout. If she wins, she will take him to her father as her prisoner.
So begins Mu Guiying's extraordinary story, which will end with a spectacular battle for the destiny of her country.

About the author

Simon Mason has written numerous books for younger readers, including The Quigleys, Moon Pie, and the YA crime thriller series featuring Garvie Smith: Running Girl, Kid Got Shot and Hey, Sherlock!
He has always been fascinated by history, particularly by stories from round the world. He loves to find out how other people have lived.
>Amerigo Pinelli lives in the heart of the city of Naples, Italy, among narrow streets and old churches. A long time ago, when he was a child, he met a pencil, and from that moment on he started to play, joke, fight, and make peace with it. He studied in the Art School of Naples and the Comic School of his hometown. He thinks making a living from doing the thing he enjoys the most is a great gift and he considers himself very lucky.

Summary

An extraordinary true adventure story - how the bandit's daughter Mu Guiying became a great general in Ancient China.

Product details

• Authors: Simon Mason, Mason Simon
• Publisher: Pushkin Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 11
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9781782692737
• ISBN: 978-1-78269-273-7
• No. of pages: 160
• Series: True Adventures
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; China, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), c 1000 CE to c 1500, Interest age: from c 8 years, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, 11th century, c 1000 to c 1099