Barbara Laban 
Reading Planet – Mulan and other Legendary Stories from China – Level 8: Fiction (Supernova) 

Once there was a time, when ten gleaming hot suns stood high in the sky. These burning spheres of gas and dust were the sons of the Jade Emperor, over whom he had lost all control … Mulan and Other Legendary Chinese Tales brings together four inspiring tales of love, loss, betrayal, courage, conflict and loyalty. Travel with us beyond the Black Mountains, you’ll see one girl’s courage as she breaks tradition and shows us the importance of being true to ourselves, we’ll cross the bridge of magpies over the Heavenly River and discover how one family’s devotion softened the Jade Emperor’s heart. You may even meet a colourful caterpillar along the way and learn how a man with the head of a dog marries a princess. Mulan and other Legendary Stories from China is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.Reading age: 10-11 years