At the beginning of the 11th century, General Yang sends his son Zongbao to exterminate the bandit living in Dragon-Taming Wood. In the forest, Zongbao is surprised by the bandit's teenage daughter, a kung fu prodigy, who challenged him to unarmed combat. Her deal? If Zongbao wins, she will lead him to her father's secret hideout. If she wins, she will take him to her father as her prisoner. So begins Mu Guiying's extraordinary story, which will end with a spectacular battle for the destiny of her country.

"Cracking illustrations, true life stories in the vein of the ladybird books but more substantial ... brilliantly written by proper writers" - Frank Cottrell-Boyce

"The book is very well written. The story is fast-paced... perfect for top end primary or lower secondary pupils" - School Library Association (UK)