Mulan: Before the Sword

By Grace Lin

Part of the Disney Mulan series

Mulan races against time to save her sister and uncover a prophecy's truth.

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384 pages· 66,126 words· Est. 9 hour read

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Mulan's sister, Xiu, is bitten by a poisonous spider, thrusting Mulan into a perilous quest for a cure. Guided by the legendary Jade Rabbit, she encounters Immortals and faces daunting challenges. As she delves deeper, Mulan discovers a prophecy that a Hua family member will save the Emperor, drawing the attention of powerful foes. Can Mulan unravel the mystery and protect her family before it's too late?

From the publisher

From New York Times best-selling author, Grace Lin, comes a novel filled with adventure and wonder set before the Walt Disney Studios film, Mulan .Family is important to Hua Mulan–even if her parents don’t understand why she would rather ride her horse, Black Wind, than weave, or how her notorious clumsiness can be so different from the graceful demeanor of her younger sister, Xiu. But despite their differences, Mulan has a deep love for her family, especially Xiu. So when her sister is bitten by a poisonous spider, Mulan does everything she can to help, including seeking out a renowned healer. However, it quickly becomes apparent that there is more to both the mysterious spider bite and the healer than meets the eye.On a quest with the Jade Rabbit of legend, Mulan visits extraordinary places, meets Immortals, and faces incredible obstacles while searching for an antidote for her sister. And the danger only rises when Mulan learns of a prophecy foretelling that a member of the Hua family will one day save the Emperor . . . and of the powerful enemies who will stop at nothing to prevent it from coming to pass.

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