Daughter of Xanadu
Kindle Edition
Random House Children's Books · Ebook · January 10, 2012
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.
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- Who it’s for
- A young woman’s battlefield ambition meets Marco Polo’s charm in a lively journey through 13th-century China.
- Themes
- Warrior ambition, Gender expectations, Romantic attraction
- Pacing
- Mixed
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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.
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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.
Ambition and Adventure
A young woman’s battlefield ambition meets Marco Polo’s charm in a lively journey through 13th-century China.
Come here for
- A determined heroine reaching for a place in the Mongol army
- Marco Polo, horse racing, archery, and elephant-back warriors
Expect
- Historical adventure with a thread of romantic tension
- A clash between personal ambition and attraction
Where it sits
| Historical YA - Asia | 97% |
|---|---|
| Historical YA Romance | 59% |
| War & Military | 45% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Historical YA - Ancient Worlds
- Asia for Teens
- YA Romance
- Authors
- Dori Jones Yang
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- January 10, 2012
- Format
- Ebook
- Theme
- Warrior ambition · Gender expectations · Romantic attraction
- Reading lane
- Historical YA - Ancient Worlds