Chinese Cinderella
Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah is an autobiography for children published by Puffin on July 2, 2015. This edition, comprising 304 pages, presents the story of Jung-ling, a girl who faces discrimination and neglect from her family due to her mother’s death during childbirth. Despite the challenges posed by her vindictive stepmother and dismissive father, Jung-ling yearns for love and acceptance, showcasing her resilience and determination to thrive academically.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of survival and familial relationships against the backdrop of China’s Nationalist and Communist struggles. The book highlights Jung-ling’s journey as she navigates the cruelty of her home life, finding solace in the affection of her aunt and grandfather. Ultimately, the story culminates in a pivotal moment when her father permits her to pursue her studies in England, marking a significant turning point in her life. This reissue is part of the ‘A Puffin Book’ series, which features modern classics for young readers.
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Chinese Cinderella is an autobiography for children based on the bestselling Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah.
‘a unique story of triumph over adversity, told against the background of the Nationalist/Communist struggle for control of China.’ LoveReading4Kids
Jung-ling’s family considers her bad luck because her mother died giving birth to her. They discriminate against her and make her feel unwanted yet she yearns and continuously strives for her parents’ love. Her stepmother is vindictive and cruel and her father dismissive. Jung-ling grows up to be an academic child, with a natural ability for writing. Only her aunt and grandfather offer her any love and kindness. The story is of survival in the light of the mental and physical cruelty of her stepmother and the disloyalty of her siblings. Jung-ling blossoms in spite of everything and the story ends as her father agrees to let her study in England.
This is a reissue in the ‘A Puffin Book’ series of Puffin children’s modern classics.
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