China's Bravest Girl: The Legend of Hua Mu Lan
by Chin
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Hua Mu Lan convinces her father that she must go to war to protect the family honor--because there is no eldest son. In this adaptation of the beloved Chinese legend of the maiden warrior, poet Charlie Chin shows us a heroine who is courageous and wise, respectful and loving, and able to meet men on equal terms. Full-color illustrations.
Book Club Questions for China's Bravest Girl (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for China's Bravest Girl: The Legend of Hua Mu Lan (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on China's Bravest Girl:
- Did Chin emphasize any specific themes throughout China's Bravest Girl? What do you think Chin is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of China's Bravest Girl and how did it affect the storyline?
- Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
- How do characters change or learn throughout China's Bravest Girl? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does China's Bravest Girl reveal Chin's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Chin is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of China's Bravest Girl affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did Chin's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for China's Bravest Girl (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for China's Bravest Girl: The Legend of Hua Mu Lan (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on China's Bravest Girl:
- Did Chin make persuasive arguments in China's Bravest Girl? Did China's Bravest Girl change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from China's Bravest Girl?
- How does Chin present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is Chin biased within China's Bravest Girl? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does China's Bravest Girl make you want to read next? Why?
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