Wild Orchid: A Retelling of "the Ballad of Mulan" by Cameron Dokey

Wild Orchid: A Retelling of "the Ballad of Mulan"

Once Upon a Time #15

Cameron Dokey

224 pages first pub 2009 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Description

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 ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 616 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
lighthearted 66%
emotional 50%
inspiring 50%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
reflective 33%
informative 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.7

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