Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter

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Yolanda I think a lot of them haven't ever come in contact with an abusive family before. Also, they all seem to disregard the fact that the stepmum controlle…moreI think a lot of them haven't ever come in contact with an abusive family before. Also, they all seem to disregard the fact that the stepmum controlled the flow of cash to Adeline's yehyeh - sociopath / abuser much! And by the way this is against Confucianism(less)
Heather Bridson I thought it was also a culture thing, and the time period. The way her aunt and grandpa respond to her being mistreated leads me to believe it may be…moreI thought it was also a culture thing, and the time period. The way her aunt and grandpa respond to her being mistreated leads me to believe it may be a cultural issue as well, that she didn't want worse circumstances. She didn't want to be an orphan or make her father more unhappy with her.(less)
Ishitha I think it would be appropriate for 7th graders and above, not because it includes anything bad in it, but because it can get pretty emotional at time…moreI think it would be appropriate for 7th graders and above, not because it includes anything bad in it, but because it can get pretty emotional at times and I remember crying during the book(less)
Alicja Chinese Cinderella is for children and is a book that used Falling Leaves as a source. Where Falling Leaves is the real stories, Chinese Cinderella is…moreChinese Cinderella is for children and is a book that used Falling Leaves as a source. Where Falling Leaves is the real stories, Chinese Cinderella is a much more censored version.(less)
cc Her aunt and her grandparents were the biggest influences. They were the ones who showed her love and understanding.

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