Julie Black Belt

Julie Black Belt: The Kung Fu Chronicles (CAN, JP, US, INT)


Written by:  Oliver Chin

Illustrated by: Charlene Chua

Published by: Immedium

Published on: September 1, 2008

Ages: 5+








Julie Black Belt: The Belt of Fire (CAN, JP, US, INT)

Written by:  Oliver Chin

Illustrated by: Charlene Chua

Published by: Immedium

Published on: 5+








Julie Black Belt is an endearing character first seen in The Kung Fu Chronicles in 2008, and now she is back in The Belt of Fire. Julie is a regular girl who loves watching action movies starring her favourite heroine. But she's no couch potato, she also has gumption and loves to practice Kung Fu just like her role model.

Both Julie Black Belt books are great for early elementary school students. Although not billed as an easy reader, my grade 1 son (whose reading needs work!) was able to read through the first book without complaint. All the action helped I think! The second book is a bit harder but that means new vocabulary words.

My daughter was happy to see this as she too is a little ball of energy and there aren't many English books with Asian girl characters like her!

The comic book style fits well with the high energy character and Chua's illustrations are great fun.

We can't wait for the next Julie Black Belt book!