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Plus it's a positive story for female readers, an audience that is never given enough attention...It's a positive tale that encourages hard work and persistence and it's entertaining and charming to boot. --Ain't It Cool News \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCan 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJulie is a refreshing female character whom children everywhere can identify with. 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