Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter

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by Adeline Yen Mah

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For the people who are criticizing the book. Did you guys even read past chapter 5 or whatever after Grandma dies? You guys are complaining she had it good. That only is in the first part of the story. Re-read and go past the point where Grandma dies.
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)
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Why doesn't Adeline tell her friends or her teacher that her family members are treating her wrong and don't like her to be in the family?
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)
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What grades would be recommended to read this book?
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)
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Is "falling leaves" set after this or around the same time but with different stories?
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)
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Who had a major influence on Adeline's life? How was that person important?
cc Her aunt and her grandparents were the biggest influences. They were the ones who showed her love and understanding.
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