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Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society

by Adeline Yen Mah   |  Ages 11+
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Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society
Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society

Overcoming adversity, wartime heroics, and self-discovery.

If resilience in the face of hardship inspires you, "Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society" offers an escape into a young girl's transformative journey. This blend of historical fiction and personal triumph touches on themes of family, identity, and courage. It's not just a tale of survival; it's about how someone can turn their darkest moments into a source of strength and purpose. Through Adeline's vivid storytelling, you'll be reminded of the power we all have to redefine our destinies, even when the odds seem stacked against us.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society

by Adeline Yen Mah   |  Ages 11+
RM14.54 MYR
Compare to estimated retail price: RM52.13 MYR  

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ISBN: 9780141314969
Authors: Adeline Yen Mah
Publisher: Gardners Books
Date of Publication: 2004-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Childrens Classics, Young Readers, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Adventure, Fantasy, Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.8
(rated by 2267 readers)

Description

During her lonely childhood in Shanghai, Adeline Yen Mah wrote adventure stories to escape from her terrible step-mother and cruel siblings. The characters she created often became more real to her than her own family. In Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society, Adeline tells the story of Chinese Cinderella, a young girl who, after being thrown out of her home, has no choice but to go out and seek her own destiny. Soon she meets up with a group of children, all orphaned but each from a different background, who live with an old lady called Grandma Wu. Chinese Cinderella, or CC for short, decides her future after consulting an ancient book which helps to show her the way forward. And her choice takes her on a mission to save the lives of others. Based on a true-life incident during World War II. CC and the others bravely rescue a group of American pilots whose plane crashed after a bombing raid on Japan. Although her father is looking for her, CC knows that she can never go back to live with her cruel stepmother, and now there is no turning back.
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Overcoming adversity, wartime heroics, and self-discovery.

If resilience in the face of hardship inspires you, "Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society" offers an escape into a young girl's transformative journey. This blend of historical fiction and personal triumph touches on themes of family, identity, and courage. It's not just a tale of survival; it's about how someone can turn their darkest moments into a source of strength and purpose. Through Adeline's vivid storytelling, you'll be reminded of the power we all have to redefine our destinies, even when the odds seem stacked against us.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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