num_pages: 32
description: According to legend, there was a young woman named Mulan whose aged and frail father was conscripted. Mulan, unwilling to see her father fighting in a war, disguises herself as a man and joins the army in his place. For the next ten years she shows remarkable skill as a warrior and becomes a famous general. Her true identity remains hidden from her comrades until the very end. Now, over fifteen centuries later, Mulan continues to be an inspiration to Chinese girls and women. She embodies the belief that woman—if given the opportunity—are capable of accomplishing the same feats as men.
language: Chinese
title: The Ballad of Mulan
titlecomplete: The Ballad of Mulan (English and Chinese Edition)
genres: Fiction, China, Classics, Historical, Childrens, Picture Books, Historical Fiction, Mythology, Fantasy, Poetry
ratings_count: 358
publisher: Pan Asian Publications (USA)