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Legendary Adventures


In the latest Marvel blockbuster Legendary Adventures, Chinese-American Kung Fu master Shang-Chi must return hone to confront his father's militarist organization, the Ten Rings. With nonstop action, this exciting and eye-catching film will please longtime fans of the Marvel universe and newcomers alike.

Here are some good read-alike titles:

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin. 2009.

Grades 3-6- Chinese girl Minlj must save her village by finding the Old Man of the Moon along with a friendly flightless dragon and a talking fish.  While Shang-Chi is faster paced , readers interested in Chinese legends and quests will be entranced.

The Dragon Path by Ethan Young. 2021.

Grades 4-7- In this fast paced, steampunk graphic novel, Prince Sing must save his family after a surprise attack by the Dragon Tribe.  Fantasy-adventure fans who love their stories action-packed will enjoy this quick read.

The Dragon Warrior by Katie Zhao. 2019.

Grades 4-7- This adventure story based on Chinese mythology stars biracial (Chinese and Mediterranean)

12-year-old Faryn, a member of the elite demon hunting organization the Jade Society. Faryn must complete a quest to claim the envied role of Heaven Breaker. Fans of martial-arts action and themes of family legacy will enjoy this fast-paced series starter.

Abby Johnson for SLJ January 2022


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