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Synopsis
When Captain Shang is mortally wounded by Shan Yu in battle, Mulan must travel to the Underworld, Diyu, in order to save him from certain death. But King Yama, the ruler of Diyu, is not willing to give Shang up easily.
Is Reflection: A Twisted Tale appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This retelling features Mulan journeying to the Chinese Underworld to save a mortally wounded Captain Shang, with moderate fantasy violence in battle scenes and supernatural encounters, but no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, grief, and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will love this adventurous reimagining of Mulan's story with high stakes, mythology, and a quest through the Underworld to save someone she cares about.