Bandit's Daughter: Kung Fu Girl in Ancient China
By (Author) Simon Mason
Pushkin Children's Books
Pushkin Children's Books
30th March 2021
5th November 2020
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
951.024092
Paperback
160
Width 129mm, Height 198mm
At the beginning of the 11th century, General Yang sends his son Zongbao to exterminate the bandit living in Dragon-Taming Wood. In the forest, Zongbao is surprised by the bandit's teenage daughter, a kung fu prodigy, who challenged him to unarmed combat. Her deal If Zongbao wins, she will lead him to her father's secret hideout. If she wins, she will take him to her father as her prisoner.
So begins Mu Guiying's extraordinary story, which will end with a spectacular battle for the destiny of her country.
Simon Mason has written numerous books for younger readers, including The Quigleys, Moon Pie, and the YA crime thriller series featuring Garvie Smith: Running Girl, Kid Got Shot and Hey, Sherlock! He has always been fascinated by history, particularly by stories from around the world.