The Wild Orchid: A Retelling of the Ballad of Mulan
No CoverThe Wild Orchid: A Retelling of the Ballad of Mulan
2009·256 pages
Mulan disguises herself as a man to join the army and spare her father, navigating war and an unexpected romance with her commander.
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Mulan disguises herself as a man to join the army and spare her father, navigating war and an unexpected romance with her commander.
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The Emperor of China summons a great army, and each family must send a male to fight. Tomboyish Mulan, who can wield sword and bow and arrow as deftly as an embroidery needle, is determined to spare her aging father and bring her family honor, so she disguises herself and answers the call. But when she finds a friend and soul mate in her commander, Prince Jian, will she be brave enough to share her true identity and feelings with him?
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Mild romance develops between Mulan and Prince Jian; clean and understated.
Violence & gore
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War-time battles and military conflict form central backdrop.
Profanity
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No profanity depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present.
Occult / demonology
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No occult content present.
Political content
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Themes of duty, family honor, and wartime service.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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War suffering and family pressures shown.
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