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“Author A. Y. Chan's story is a delightful and heartwarming read filled with humor and inspiration and one that the target MG audience is likely to fall in love with from the very first page. Chan's confident narration and humor-packed storytelling captivated me from the start, drawing me into Mo's world of martial arts and movie auditions. The Legendary Mo Seto is a charming tale of courage, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams that will inspire young readers and the young at heart alike.”
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“The story is told from the perspective of the vivacious and determined main character, Mo, whose growth from idol worship and self-doubt to confidence is juxtaposed with the mystery of her father’s unexpected departure. The story is fast-paced and riveting, with descriptions of Taekwondo that are so well-written they seem to leap off the page. The Legendary Mo Seto is a touching but action-packed coming-of-age tale, perfect for readers who love action, mystery, and immersion in a good fight scene.”
The Children’s Book Review
“The suspenseful story begins with a seemingly straightforward exploration of athletic rivalry, familial upheaval, and newfound infatuation, but it quickly spins into a thrilling adventure, complete with secret societies and deadly threats. The entertaining escapades never divert the focus on Mo’s personal struggles, making it a remarkably relatable narrative despite increasingly perilous predicaments. Action fans will get a kick out of this marvelous martial arts mystery and its theme that heart is as important as height.”
Booklist
"An exciting mystery-adventure story that packs a punch. Chan has created a brave, athletic girl whose realistic struggles with her identity and what she’s capable of will resonate. Readers will find themselves rooting for Mo’s success and enthralled with the relatable characterization that fills the pages.”
Kirkus Reviews
The Legendary Mo Seto: Martial Arts Star
Mo travels to Hong Kong to shoot her movie and unexpectedly comes across another ancient book of martial arts secrets in this fast-paced, high-kicking sequel to The Legendary Mo Seto. After rescuing her dad, martial arts film star Cody Kwok, and the ancient Book of Joy from a big player in the notorious Five Claw crime organization, Mo is on to her next challenge: filming a movie with Cody! Mo and Dax are whisked away to Hong Kong to start work on The Protégés. It’s Mo’s first overseas trip, and she is awestruck by the glitz and glamour of the international film experience. Soon after they arrive, they attend a party at Cody’s house, where Mo and Dax meet Cody’s younger sister, Fiona, who appears snobby and cold. Mo is shocked when Cody’s father gives Cody a familiar-looking book: the Book of Sorrow, a piece in the trilogy of books that holds ancient techniques that have been passed down for generations. She is even more shocked when a thief steals it while the party is in full swing and not even her martial arts skills can stop them! With no leads on the identity of the mysterious thief, Mo recruits the help of a reluctant Fiona, dons her detective hat, and, in between filming, sets out on a mission to find her ancient ancestors’ Book of Sorrow. Can she find and protect the book and make her martial arts movie dreams come true?
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The Legendary Mo Seto
Twelve-year-old Modesty (Mo) Seto was born to become a martial arts movie star. Not only is she a black belt, but she has also watched every single one of Cody Kwok (her favorite martial arts movie hero)’s films and memorized all his incredible moves. So, when she finds out about the open auditions to star alongside Cody in his next film, there’s no way she’s not auditioning…right? Wrong. There’s a height restriction for the role and Mo is nowhere near the cut-off. Other kids might have given up, but not Mo. She may be small, but she is fierce (at least that’s what she tells herself), and she won’t let anyone stop her from achieving her dream. Too bad achieving a dream this big isn’t easy. Not only does she need to figure out how to grow five inches overnight, and fool everyone at the auditions, but she will also be competing against her nemesis, Dax. How far will Dax go to win, and what tricks does Mo have up her sleeve that might give the smallest martial artist the biggest advantage? Join Mo on an adventure (and audition) of a lifetime and find out if powerful things really do come in small packages!
