Feather and Flame
Feather and Flame
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Walt Disney Press/Hyperion
Just the Series: Queen's Council Vol. 2   

Series and Publisher: Queen's Council   

Annotation: "Mulan goes from a celebrated war hero to a reluctant Empress and must once again rise above expectations and prove she doesn't have to be anyone but herself to save China"-- cProvided by publisher.
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #373000
Format: Perma-Bound Edition
Copyright Date: 2023
Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 10/10/23
Pages: 330 pages
ISBN: Publisher: 1-368-05342-4 Perma-Bound: 0-8000-4477-0
ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-1-368-05342-6 Perma-Bound: 978-0-8000-4477-0
Dewey: Fic
LCCN: 2020049920
Dimensions: 21 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (Mon Jun 05 00:00:00 CDT 2023)

Mulan ascends to the role of empress and continues to fight against self-doubt and sexism.After helping defeat the invading Hun army, Mulan has returned to her home village and formed an all-female militia. Her life is forever changed when the emperor unexpectedly announces that she will be his heir. Mulan struggles with balancing her prevailing sense of duty to China against the loss of a future of her own choosing. This internal conflict is compounded by her feelings of insecurity and unworthiness. The emperor's sudden passing thrusts Mulan into the role of empress far sooner than expected, and she faces challenges from the existing leadership and another potential war. With the aid of her ancestors and the Queen's Council-spirits of female warriors who came before her-Mulan begins to trust herself and her leadership abilities. Quickly paced and full of action, this fantasy adventure includes numerous fight scenes and battles. Mulan's empowering journey is believable and, while readers may not be in doubt of the ending, still satisfies. Familiar events from the animated movie are revisited, such as her romantic connection with fellow soldier Li Shang and her male alter ego disguise, Ping. The story highlights real ancient Chinese heroes, such as Fu Hao and Xun Guan, even as the initial premise of Mulan's being named heir is only possible in fiction.Stays true to the Disney canon while adding depth and maturity. (Historical adventure. 12-18)

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Kirkus Reviews (Mon Jun 05 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
Reading Level: 5.0
Interest Level: 9-12

Now with a gorgeous new series look! In this sweeping series of interconnected novels that can be read out of order, Disney’s Princesses grow up—and learn to rule—guided by the magical Queen’s Council. In Feather and Flame, Mulan must face a new kind of war . . . this time, as Empress of China.

This fierce reimagining of the girl who became a warrior blends fairy tale lore and real history—with a Disney twist.


The war is over. Now a renowned hero, Mulan spends her days in her home village, training a militia of female warriors. The peace is a welcome one, and she knows it must be protected.

When Shang arrives with an invitation to the Imperial City, Mulan’s relatively peaceful life is upended once more. The aging emperor decrees that Mulan will be his heir to the throne. Such unimagined power and responsibility terrify her, but who can say no to the emperor?

As Mulan ascends into the halls of power, it becomes clear that not everyone is on her side. Her ministers undermine her, and the Huns sense a weakness in the throne. When hints of treachery appear even amongst those she considers friends, Mulan has no idea whom she can trust. 

But the discovery of a mysterious, ancient magic helps Mulan uncover her true destiny. With renewed strength and the wisdom of those that came before her, Mulan will own her power, save her country, and prove once again that, crown or helmet, she was always meant to lead.

This fierce reimagining of Mulan blends fairy-tale lore and real history with a Disney twist.


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