Daughter of Xanadu Contributor(s): Jones Yang, Dori (Author) |
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ISBN: 0385739249 ISBN-13: 9780385739245 Publisher: Rh Childrens Books OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Historical - Ancient Civilizations - Young Adult Fiction | People & Places - Asia - Young Adult Fiction | Romance - General |
Dewey: FIC |
Lexile Measure: 780 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.4" W x 8.1" (0.60 lbs) 352 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Asian - Ethnic Orientation - Asian |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 141895 Reading Level: 5.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 13.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Athletic and strong willed, Princess Emmajin's determined to do what no woman has done before: become a warrior in the army of her grandfather, the Great Khan Khubilai. In the Mongol world the only way to achieve respect is to show bravery and win glory on the battlefield. The last thing she wants is the distraction of the foreigner Marco Polo, who challenges her beliefs in the gardens of Xanadu. Marco has no skills in the manly arts of the Mongols: horse racing, archery, and wrestling. Still, he charms the Khan with his wit and story-telling. Emmajin sees a different Marco as they travel across 13th-century China, hunting 'dragons' and fighting elephant-back warriors. Now she faces a different battle as she struggles with her attraction towards Marco and her incredible goal of winning fame as a soldier. |