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Books by Julie C. Dao | Wonderlit

Books by Julie C. Dao

3 books · Ages 8–18

Known for the Rise of the Empress and Team Chu series, Julie C. Dao writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–18, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, jealousy & comparison, shame & guilt.

Series

Song of the Crimson Flower

Forest of a Thousand Lanterns

Rise of the Empress

2 books · Ages 12–18

Team Chu and the Battle of the Blackwood Arena

1 book · Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Team Chu and the Battle of the Blackwood Arena

Forest of a Thousand Lanterns

Team Chu and the Battle of the Blackwood Arena

Song of the Crimson Flower

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & Identity Jealousy & Comparison Shame & Guilt Fantasy & Magic Fairy Tales & Mythology Asian Heritage Princesses History

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