Chinese Cinderella
Chinese Cinderella
7.0/7
Bookroo
4.1/5
Goodreads

Chinese Cinderella

Written by Adeline Yen Mah
$11.99
$11.39
12 - 99
Reading age
240
Page count
960L
Lexile measure
Sep 14, 2010
Publication date

Buy from other retailers

AmazonBookshop

What's This Book About

Publisher Summary

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

What Kind of Book is Chinese Cinderella

Topics

Chinadoctors and nursesfamilyCaliforniagirls and women1950 - 1999Chinese culturesocial life and customs1940s

Race, Ethnicities, & Nationalities

Reviews

Book Lists That Include This Book

The Creative Behind the Book

What Has Adeline Yen Mah Said About This Book

Nothing yet! Let Adeline Yen Mah know that you want to hear from them about their book.

Similar Books to This Book

    chapter • 262 Pages
    Esperanza Rising
    Pam Muñoz Ryan
    chapter • 240 Pages
    American Born Chinese
    Graphic Nov.
    Gene Luen Yang
    chapter • 242 Pages
    We Were Liars
    #1 in Series
    E. Lockhart
    chapter • 192 Pages
    Catherine, Called Birdy
    Karen Cushman
    chapter • 240 Pages
    The House That Lou Built
    Mae Respicio
    chapter • 248 Pages
    Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party
    Ying Chang Compestine
    chapter • 288 Pages
    Don't Cosplay with My Heart
    Graphic Nov.
    Cecil Castellucci
    chapter • 276 Pages
    Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
    6.0
    Series
    Mildred D. Taylor
    chapter • 249 Pages
    The Witch of Blackbird Pond
    5.5
    Elizabeth George Speare
    chapter • 214 Pages
    The Outsiders
    5.5
     
    View more

Book Details

ISBN
9780385740074
Publication Date
September 14, 2010
Publisher
Ember
Original Publication Date
August 2, 1999
Page Count
240
Audience
Young Adult
Reading Age
12 - 99+ years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
99011007
Lexile® Level
960L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~W
ATOS® Book Level
5.7
Accelerated Reader® Points
8
Accelerated Reader Quiz
31890
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
UG

Contribute to this page

Core Score - 45%

Still needs the basics.

Depth Score - 25%

Just the barebones.

Improve this page

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo