The Grandmaster's Daughter

Written & illustrated by Dan-ah Kim

A young black belt leads friends to defend their dojang from magical threats. Real or imagined?

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Sunny, a young black belt and the grandmaster's daughter, rallies her friends to protect their dojang from mystical creatures. As their powerful kihaps echo through the mountains, the line between reality and imagination blurs. Can teamwork and determination overcome these magical foes, or is it all a playful fantasy? Dive into a world where martial arts and imagination collide, and discover the true power of friendship and perseverance.

From the publisher

Imagination and determination fuel a young black belt as she leads her friends on a mission to protect their dojang. Author-illustrator Dan-ah Kim’s debut is a celebration of teamwork, friendship, and martial arts, and will be adored by fans of The Three Ninja Pigs and Hello, Ninja. Sunny is the grandmaster’s daughter. She sweeps the floors, waters the plants, and practices with her nunchucks–sometimes she even makes mistakes! And she teaches other young students how to kihap. When their kihaps grow loud and bold enough to shake the mountains, Sunny leads her friends in defending the dojang against magical creatures . . . or perhaps that’s just in their imaginations. It’s up to you to decide!Dan-ah Kim’s spirited debut celebrates teamwork, imagination, and perseverance. A simple text combined with vivid artwork make this picture book an irresistible read-aloud.

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