The Wild Orchid: A Retelling of The Ballad of Mulan by Cameron Dokey

The Wild Orchid: A Retelling of The Ballad of Mulan

Once Upon a Time #15

Cameron Dokey

224 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Description

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, tom-boyish Mulan is determined to spare her aging father and bring her famil...

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Moods

adventurous 75%
lighthearted 75%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

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3.7

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