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Mulan: Before the Sword

Grace Lin

Ages 8–13

Readers rate it 4.0 (2 on Hardcover)

Released Sep 3, 2026

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This is Grace Lin's prequel to the Mulan legend, exploring her early life before becoming a warrior. The story emphasizes courage, duty, and family honor through adventure rather than graphic conflict. It's appropriate for middle-grade readers interested in Asian folklore and strong female protagonists, though some wartime context and family tension provide mild mature elements.

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374 pages ; 22 cm820L Lexile 374 pages ; 22 cm820L Lexile

Shelved under

  • Fantasy
  • Adventure
  • Young Adult
  • Classics
  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Fiction
  • Adventure and adventurers, fiction

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ISBN 9781368020336 · Disney Press

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