Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society – Adeline Yen Mah
Story Synopsis
THE FUTURE BELONGS TO YOU.
SHOULD ANYONE INSULT YOU, TELL YOURSELF THIS:
I AM A CHILD OF DESTINY WHO WILL UNITE EAST AND WEST AND CHANGE THE WORLD.
After enduring abuse at the hands of her cruel stepmother, Chinese Cinderella (CC) seeks refuge at a martial-arts school and joins a secret dragon society.
Under the guidance of Grandma Wu, CC is introduced to the exciting world of espionage as a part of the Chinese Resistance movement. And when CC and her new comrades take on a daring mission to rescue a crew of WWII American airmen, they prove that true bravery knows no age barrier.
“Riveting. This gripping tale based on a true event meshes action and suspense with Eastern philosophy to create a provocative and educational read.” PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)
“Full of adventure.” SLJ
“Engrossing.” VOYA
Story Synopsis
THE FUTURE BELONGS TO YOU.
SHOULD ANYONE INSULT YOU, TELL YOURSELF THIS:
I AM A CHILD OF DESTINY WHO WILL UNITE EAST AND WEST AND CHANGE THE WORLD.
After enduring abuse at the hands of her cruel stepmother, Chinese Cinderella (CC) seeks refuge at a martial-arts school and joins a secret dragon society.
Under the guidance of Grandma Wu, CC is introduced to the exciting world of espionage as a part of the Chinese Resistance movement. And when CC and her new comrades take on a daring mission to rescue a crew of WWII American airmen, they prove that true bravery knows no age barrier.
“Riveting. This gripping tale based on a true event meshes action and suspense with Eastern philosophy to create a provocative and educational read.” PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)
“Full of adventure.” SLJ
“Engrossing.” VOYA
