Kung Fu Princess Series by Pamela Walker

The first volume in Pamela Walker's Daughter of Light series doesn't waste time getting started. A handful of mysterious coins plunge Cassidy in a series of strange and threatening experiences. First, disturbing dreams indicate that she is destined to defeat evil spirits. Then she's plagued by a series of mishaps and disasters, including the attack of a dangerous snake... moreThe first volume in Pamela Walker's Daughter of Light series doesn't waste time getting started. A handful of mysterious coins plunge Cassidy in a series of strange and threatening experiences. First, disturbing dreams indicate that she is destined to defeat evil spirits. Then she's plagued by a series of mishaps and disasters, including the attack of a dangerous snake. It takes the arrival of handsome stranger James Tang to bring some stability and understanding to Cassidy's baffling predicament. A promising series debut. less

Cassidy's kung fu class has been invited to compete in a Wing Chun tournament in Hong Kong, and only the ten best students can go. Cassidy is certain that going to the country of her ancestors will help her unravel the mystery of the coins, so she resolves to practice kung fu in every spare moment. But strange things are keeping her busy-- first an evil fox demon possesses her best friend... moreCassidy's kung fu class has been invited to compete in a Wing Chun tournament in Hong Kong, and only the ten best students can go. Cassidy is certain that going to the country of her ancestors will help her unravel the mystery of the coins, so she resolves to practice kung fu in every spare moment. But strange things are keeping her busy-- first an evil fox demon possesses her best friend. Then her house is burglarized, and people start blaming her for things she didn't do! Can Cassidy defeat the demons and become a real warrior? less

The kung fu tournament in China occurs at the same time as the annual Feast of the Hungry Ghosts, proving to Cassidy that she's there for a reason. The competition in the tournament is fierce, but nothing as savage as the ceremony, where bands of angry ghosts come out to haunt the living. This year they're after Cassidy, demanding that she hand over a mysterious sixth coin she never knew existed... moreThe kung fu tournament in China occurs at the same time as the annual Feast of the Hungry Ghosts, proving to Cassidy that she's there for a reason. The competition in the tournament is fierce, but nothing as savage as the ceremony, where bands of angry ghosts come out to haunt the living. This year they're after Cassidy, demanding that she hand over a mysterious sixth coin she never knew existed. If she doesn't defeat the vengeful Hungry Ghosts, they will destroy all of the spirits of her ancestors--and Cassidy will never be born! less