Synopsis:

When Julie takes a kung fu class, she thinks getting a black belt will be easy. But her bold teacher says guess again! As reality doesn't match her expectations, Julie wonders what would her matinee idol Brandy Wu do?

Can Julie take her lessons to heart? Only then can this "white belt" pass her next test to show her brother, parents, and heroine this sport's true spirit.

Colorful and energetic illustrations capture both high-flying action and purposeful reflection. Julie is a refreshing character whom children everywhere can identify with. This engaging tale of "kung fu enlightening" shows what real kid power is!

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Topics/Categories:

Children's Picture Book, Kung Fu, Martial Arts

Genre:

Asian-American Literature, Asian-American Studies - Interest, Children's Books, Children's Fiction, Chinese - Chinese-American Literature

Type of Work:

Book

Publishers:

Immedium Media Publishing

Purchase From:

Immedium

ISBNs:

1-59702-009-5

Publishing Notes:

"Julie Black Belt and its wonderful imagery are a great introduction for young readers into the world of martial arts." - Phillip Wong, 13-time national and international Wushu Grand Champion, and Zhang Hong Mei, China's National Wushu Team, International Games Gold medallist.

Formats:

Hardcover