As the adopted daughter of poor parents, Mulan has little power in the world. When Mulan takes her father’s place in battle against the besieging Teutonic Knights, she realizes she has been preparing for this journey her whole life-and that her life, and her mother’s, depends on her success. Can she manage to stay alive, save her mother, and keep the handsome son of a duke from discovering her secret? The Warrior Maiden is a reimagining of the classic Mulan tale in medieval Europe. Author Melanie Dickerson adeptly weaves biblical truths about justice, righteousness, and the power of prayer throughout this swashbuckling adventure, replete with a blooming romance.She is expected to marry, cook, and have children-and instead she’s sneaking off to war. It also reveals how Christianity was foundational to culture and people’s worldview.
This novelfor young adults portrays a time when armies on both sides of a conflict fought in the name of God, each claiming to be the rightful followers of Christ. When the other soldiers also learn the truth, Mulan continues to show fearlessness, determination, and resourcefulness as a female warrior, despite accusations of being the devil’s servant.īilled as a "a fresh reimagining of the classic Mulan tale,” Dickerson sets the story, based on the legendary Chinese warrior Hua Mulan, in 15th century Lithuania. Wolfgang, a fellow soldier and Mulan’s trusted companion, eventually discovers her secret. She makes a decision that will change her life, disguising herself as a young male soldier and volunteering to fight in her father’s stead.Īs Mulan struggles to make her way in the world of men and warfare, she lives in constant fear of being discovered.
When Mulan’s father unexpectedly dies, the family is in danger of losing their home and land.
Still, Mulan is filled with a “strange yearning” to fight injustice and brutality meted out on innocent victims. A possible marriage to the village butcher is looming. However, she is expected to fulfill the traditional role of all women in her vicinity-to marry, bear children, cook, clean, and sew. In 1423, 18-year-old Mulan longs to travel from her village in Lithuania to distant lands and fight against the ruthless Teutonic Knights.
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