TY - BOOK AU - Dokey,Cameron TI - Wild orchid: a retelling of "The ballad of Mulan" T2 - Once upon a time SN - 9781416971689 (pbk.) AV - PZ8.1.D685 Wi 2009 U1 - 398.20951 22 PY - 2009/// CY - New York PB - Simon Pulse KW - Folklore KW - China N2 - The Emperor of China summons a great army, and each family must send a male to fight. Tomboyish Mulan, who can wield sword and bow and arrow as deftly as an embroidery needle, is determined to spare her aging father and bring her family honor, so she disguises herself and answers the call. But when she finds a friend and soul mate in her commander, Prince Jian, will she be brave enough to share her true identity and feelings with him? ER -