by Adeline Yen Mah · Puffin Bks · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780141304878
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«Chinese Cinderella: The Secret Story of an Unwanted Daughter», by Adeline Yen Mah, is the autobiography published by Puffin Bks in paperback (256 pages).
The author recounts her childhood in China: after her mother dies giving birth to her, her family considers her bad luck and makes her feel unwanted. Only her aunt and grandfather offer her affection, while her stepmother mistreats her and her father ignores her; her academic and writing talent become her escape route.
Text in English. Abridged edition of Adeline Yen Mah's autobiographical account and part of the «Chinese Cinderella» series.
Aimed at young readers aged 9 and up, especially those who enjoy biographies and true stories of overcoming adversity.
Adeline Yen Mah (馬嚴君玲) is a Chinese-American author and physician. She grew up in Tianjin, Shanghai and Hong Kong, and is known for her autobiography Falling Leaves.
