| Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter Contributor(s): Mah, Adeline Yen (Author) |
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ISBN: 0385740077 ISBN-13: 9780385740074 Publisher: Ember OUR PRICE: $10.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Young Adult Nonfiction | Family - Blended Families |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 99011007 |
| Lexile Measure: 960 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 8.1" (0.44 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 1950's - Cultural Region - Chinese - Topical - Family |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 31890 Reading Level: 5.7 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 8.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: More than 800,000 copies in print From the author of critically acclaimed and bestselling memoir Falling Leaves, this is a poignant and moving true account of her childhood, growing up as an unloved daughter in 1940s China. A Chinese proverb says, Falling leaves return to their roots. In her own courageous voice, Adeline Yen Mah returns to her roots to tell the story of her painful childhood and her ultimate triumph in the face of despair. Adeline's affluent, powerful family considers her bad luck after her mother dies giving birth to her, and life does not get any easier when her father remarries. Adeline and her siblings are subjected to the disdain of her stepmother, while her stepbrother and stepsister are spoiled with gifts and attention. Although Adeline wins prizes at school, they are not enough to compensate for what she really yearns for -- the love and understanding of her family. Like the classic Cinderella story, this powerful memoir is a moving story of resilience and hope. Includes an Author's Note, a 6-page photo insert, a historical note, and the Chinese text of the original Chinese Cinderella. A PW BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR AN ALA-YALSA BEST BOOK FOR YOUNG ADULTS "One of the most inspiring books I have ever read." -The Guardian |