Mr. Yep could not have known what was in store for America September 11, 2001, but I bet Princess Redbird (Lady of Chiao-Kuo) would believe it, expect it, and have words of wisdom to pass on to us today. This fictionalized account of a great female warrior, diplomat, and peace maker of ancient China has issues relevant to today's reader. She wondered how things got so bad, why did this happen to her people, and how would they survive. I recommend this book as a class reader and a way to sort through our own problems with the wisdom of the past.