A.Y. Chan
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GENRE: Middle Grade, Martial Arts, Action/Adventure
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BLURB:
Mo
Seto, martial arts movie star! Has a nice ring to it doesn’t it? Too bad
there's a height restriction to audition. But 12-year-old Modesty (Mo) Seto has
never let her height get in the way before, not when she became a black belt,
or when she fought the meanest boy in her class, and she’s not going to let it
stop her this time! Now if only she can figure out a way to grow five inches
and fool everyone at the auditions…and find time to search for her missing
father (who just might be harboring a dangerous secret of his own). Join Mo on
an adventure (and audition) of a lifetime and find out if powerful things
really do come in small packages!
Publishers
Weekly calls THE LEGENDARY MO SETO “Adrenaline pumping”, Kirkus Reviews says it
“Packs a punch”, and Booklist calls it “Remarkably relatable.” Leap in and join
the fun!
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EXCERPT
I may be small, but I am fierce. At least that’s what I keep telling myself. Over and over again. Fierce.
“Charyeot,” the taekwondo tournament referee says in Korean. Attention.
I snap my arms to my sides.
“Kyeong-nae,” the ref says. Bow.
I turn to face my opponent, Dax Washington. His dark skin glistens with sweat. We dip our heads.
I look up to see Dax towering over me, his eyes stormy.
It suddenly occurs to me how much “fierce” sounds like “fears.” Not that I’m scared or anything. I’m not.
“Sijak!” The ref throws up his hand. Begin! Immediately Dax’s large fists hammer down like a hailstorm.
Well, maybe I’m a little worried.
Dax lunges. I block his front kick with my forearm. I flinch and reel back. The ref blows his whistle, but Dax doesn’t stop. I barely have time to move before—oof—another kick nails me in the elbow.
Okay, fine. I’m
totally panicking.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
A.
Y. Chan grew up in Canada’s Greater Toronto Area reading all the middle grade
and young adult books she could get her hands on. To this day, those remain her
favorite genres. After achieving her black belt in Taekwondo, she explored
other martial arts, such as Wing Chun, Hapkido, and Muay Thai. These days, she
continues her martial arts training some mornings, writes in the afternoons,
takes long walks to muddle out plot points, and falls asleep reading.
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GIVEAWAY
a Rafflecopter giveaway4.5 stars
“The Legendary Mo Seto” follows the adventure of young
martial arts practitioner Modesty (Mo), whose dreams of being a tae kwon do
champion are constantly stymied…by her nemesis Dax, her mom’s opposition, her
small stature, and…the mysterious lack of support by her biggest fan…her
father. A chance at redemption comes when her movie-star idol holds auditions,
but one setback after another threatens to destroy Mo’s dreams unless she finds
a way to overcome all of her obstacles.
This fun children’s book is both informative and
entertaining, and I was instantly transported to Mo’s world and invested in her
success. From her quirky sidekick who may want to deepen their relationship to
the mysteries surrounding Mo’s ancestors, plus the mother who seems determined
to force Mo into a more traditional role, there are plenty of characters who I
made a connection with. The plucky determination and out-of-the-box solutions
that typify Mo’s character and the increasingly scary events that take place
made this a page-turner that was fun to read and a story I highly recommend. I
enjoyed the glimpse into another culture, the evolution of multiple
relationships, and the depiction of love and affection displayed by multiple
characters, and I hope there will be many more adventures featuring Mo and her
supporting cast.
A copy of this title was provided for review
