Historical FictionMiddle Grade
The Five Ancestors Book 6
2010·224 pages
A street urchin joins wanted young martial artists on a perilous trek through China, facing battles that could decide the empire’s fate.
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A street urchin joins wanted young martial artists on a perilous trek through China, facing battles that could decide the empire’s fate.
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Little street urchin ShaoSu has always wanted to belong. His small size makes him an easy target for bullies and baddies and this little “mouse” always needs a place to hide. When he is befriended by Hok and Ying, he thinks he has found a new family, and eagerly tags along as they continue on their travels. What he doesn’t know is that his new friends are the most wanted criminals in China, and their adventures will land him in the middle of a battle not only for their lives, but for the future ...
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Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content depicted
Violence & gore
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Frequent kung fu battles, weapons, injuries, and on-page deaths
Profanity
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Rare mild language appropriate to middle-grade adventure
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation depicted
Religious content
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Buddhist temple origins and monk training recur as backstory
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic; martial arts skill only
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Imperial power struggles and fate of China drive the plot
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Bullying of a small child; orphan hardship and cruelty in combat
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