Bandit's Daughter: Kung Fu Girl in Ancient China

At the beginning of the 11th century, General Yang, guardian of the northern border, sent his son Zongbao to exterminate the bandit living in Dragon-Taming Wood. In the forest, Zongbao was surprised by the bandit's teenage daughter, Mu Guiying, a kung fu prodigy, who challenged him to unarmed combat. Her deal? If Zongbao won, she would lead him to her father's secret hideout. If she won, she would take him to her father as her prisoner. So began Mu's extraordinary story, which would end with a spectacular battle for the destiny of her country. Mu, now a general herself, is charged by the Emperor with resisting the formidable horsemen of the Great Liao, whose Heavenly Gates battle formation has never before been beaten. A new title in the True Adventures series - the astonishing true tale of an inspirational heroine.

Selling points

• Kick-ass heroine -teenage kung fu prodigy with the skills to out-fight the men, and the intelligence to outwit them
• Thrilling story- this is not a biography but an adventure story for maximum reading excitement
• Black-and-white illustrations bring the action to life throughout
• Fascinating end-matter such as maps, timelines, glossaries and 'What Happened Next' features to bring the historical context to life