The Legendary Mo Seto: Volume 1

(Paperback, Reprint)

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An exciting mystery-adventure story that packs a punch (Kirkus Reviews) and is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon meets Stand Up, Yumi Chung as a young Taekwondo artist uses an ancient book to help save her dreamsand her father.

Twelve-year-old Modesty Mo Seto dreams of being a Taekwondo champion. Even though her mom disapproves, Mo can always count on her dad, who is her number one fan and biggest supporter. Lately, Mo has been on a losing streak, and it doesnt help that she keeps losing to her archnemesis, Dax, whos much bigger than her. If only she were faster, stronger, not so petite. Mo cant even lean on her dad like usual with how distracted hes been lately.

When Mo learns about the chance to audition to star alongside her idol and legendary martial artist and movie star Cody Kwok, she knows this her chance to prove to her dad, to the world, and to herself that she can compete with anyone, no matter her size. Unfortunately, Dax is auditioning, too. As Mo and her nemesis progress to callbacks, someone attempts to sabotage the movie set and Mos dad disappearsand both events seem linked to a mysterious book, the Book of Joy.

The book contains information on Xiaoxi Fu, a secret dance-like martial art developed by Mos ancestral grandmother. Armed with these secret moves and an unexpected ally, Mo embarks on a high-octane adventure to rescue her father, save the movie, and discover an unexpected joy in being small.

Reviews

"Action fans will get a kick out of this marvelous martial arts mystery and its theme that heart is as important as height." * Booklist *
"Action-packed prose mimics the cinematic high-intensity atmosphere of a classic martial arts film, while Mos desire to connect with her father acts as a driving force in this adrenaline pumping series opener." * Publishers Weekly *
"Chan has created a brave, athletic girl whose realistic struggles with her identity and what shes capable of will resonate. Readers will find themselves rooting for Mos success and enthralled with the relatable characterization that fills the pages.An exciting mystery-adventure story that packs a punch." * Kirkus Reviews *

Author Bio

A. Y. Chan grew up in Canadas Greater Toronto Area reading all the middle grade and young adult books she could get her hands on. To this day, those remain her favorite genres.After achieving her black belt in Taekwondo, she explored other martial arts, such as Wing Chun, Hapkido, and Muay Thai. These days, she continues her martial arts training some mornings, writes in the afternoons, takes long walks to muddle out plot points, and falls asleep reading.