Wild Orchid
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2009 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Wild Orchid

By Cameron Dokey

Part of the Once Upon A Time series

A girl disguises herself as a soldier, facing war and unexpected love.

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224 pages· 48,867 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Mulan, skilled with both sword and needle, disguises herself as a soldier to protect her father. Amidst the chaos of war, she forms an unexpected bond with her commander, Prince Jian. As battles rage, Mulan must decide if she has the courage to reveal her true identity and feelings. Will her secret bring honor or heartbreak?

From the publisher

“Once upon a Time” Is Timeless 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?

At a glance
Format
Mass Market Paperback
Pages
224
Words
48,867
Reading age
12–17
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
~860L
Themes & topics
Books about ChinaBooks about cultureBooks about historyBooks about loveBooks about family
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.5
F&P level
~T
AR points
8
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
129363
Publication
Published
February 1, 2009
First published
February 10, 2009
Publisher
Simon Pulse
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781416971689

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