Veil of Secrets

Kung Fu Princess #3

by Pamela Walker

The kung fu tournament in China occurs at the same time as the annual Feast of the Hungry Ghosts, proving to Cassidy that she's there for a reason. The competition in the tournament is fierce, but nothing as savage as the ceremony, where bands of angry ghosts come out to haunt the living. This year they're after Cassidy, demanding that she hand over a mysterious sixth coin she never knew existed. If she doesn't defeat the vengeful Hungry Ghosts, they will destroy all of the spirits of her ancestors--and Cassidy will never be born!

Genres: Middle Grade, Fantasy

221 pages, Paperback

First published October 5, 2006

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Reviews

[Ellen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Perhaps I'm being a little harsh rating the books in this series only 2 stars. Perhaps 2.5 would be more accurate. They aren't bad. They are simple and good for a young audience. But what really bothers me is, why is she called a princess? I get the warrior part, but princess just seems thrown onto her title for no real reason. I was kind of hoping for a larger revelation there.

This book serves as a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. All the loose ends are wrapped up. The final battle is very dramatic. I wish there had been more description of Hong Kong, as that would have made it a better book, but rather in reality it seemed as though most of the Hong Kong scenes could have taken place just about anywhere in the world.

I will certainly keep this series in my collection because it's fun enough, but I wouldn't necessarily be returning for a re-read immediately.

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the first two in this series a while ago, but that was okay. This is a fun young adult read about a young girl who finds out her destiny to be a Kung Fu Warrior girl and how she meets each challenge, even though she worries that she will not be able to. I feel that it does a good job of displaying some Chinese culture. This book is good for anyone!

[Kelina · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Danica]

loved everything