Beautiful Warrior - Emily Arnold McCully
3.5 stars. I love the idea behind this more than I can even express. This is the story of Wu Mei - a legendary female Shaolin Nun and Kung Fu master. It's an amazing story and it's a fine book really, but something about the combination of story and illustrations didn't quite meet my full expectations. Definitely still recommended for anyone interested in historical accounts of strong, unconventional women and especially those interested in martial arts.

**Update: I checked this out for my husband to read with our daughter. He *loved* it and wants to know why we don't own it. Goes to show how different reactions can be. Maybe it will grow on me too!