During her lonely childhood in Shanghai, Adeline Yen Mah wrote adventure stories to escape from her terrible step-mother and cruel siblings. The characters she created often became more real to her than her own family. In Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society, Adeline tells the story of Chinese Cinderella, a young girl who, after being thrown out of her home, has no choice but to go out and seek her own destiny. Soon she meets up with a group of children, all orphaned but each from a different background, who live with an old lady called Grandma Wu. Chinese Cinderella, or CC for short, decides her future after consulting an ancient book which helps to show her the way forward. And her choice takes her on a mission to save the lives of others. Based on a true-life incident during World War II. CC and the others bravely rescue a group of American pilots whose plane crashed after a bombing raid on Japan. Although her father is looking for her, CC knows that she can never go back to live with her cruel stepmother, and now there is no turning back.
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"Full of adventure."--School Library Journal
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About the Author
Adeline Yen Mah was born in Tianjin, but grew up in Shanghai, Hong Kong and London. She attended medical school in London and Edinburgh and emigrated to California where she became chief of anaethesia at the hospital where she worked, as well as medical director a surgical clinic.
After the publication of FALLING LEAVES which has sold over 1,000,000 copies worldwide, Adeline gave up medicine to write full time.
She is happily married with two children and lives in California and London.
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It was a sunny afternoon in early spring when I set off after school to Big Aunt's place for my daily English lesson. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This book is truly, truly moving. It is the only book which has ever made me cry and for that it deserves merit. If you have not yet read this book I suggest that you read the first book before you read it, which is called Chinese Cinderella.
The Secret Dragon Society begins when Adeline is chucked out of her home and left to feign for herself. Along her journey, she meets a group of orphaned children under the care of Grandma Wu. She joins the group and there, finds an ancient book which touches her heart. From there, her and her new friends set out to save injured pilots in the second world war. I will not tell you any more because I do not want to spoil the book!
I strongly recommend that you read it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Laura
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I have never read a story like this before this is a unique novel. I was really amazed when I read this book its emotional and gripping. You may not get what I'm saying but if you read the book you will see what I mean. It has a sense of adventure and true character it also is losely based on Adeline Yen Mah(The Author). It is sad but it needs to be to be to make the story work. I think anyone who enjoys reading and is 9 and above should enjoy this book. There is another book by Adeline Yen Mah Chinese Cinderella if the name rings a bell you would enjoy this one. Please note you don't have to read the first novel before you read this one. I think personally if you are thinking of buying it you should give it a try. I'm not going to reveal the plot to you but when C.C gets thrown out of her fathers house and takes refuge with grandma Wu, in the martial arts academy, things begin to happen!! A must read book.
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A great read and came very fast. I would recommend it to anyone, especially if they are interested in Chinese history.
It is a great story in an exciting Chinese background. What more delightful book would you get from Adeline yen mah???
It is a great story in an exciting Chinese background. What more delightful book would you get from Adeline yen mah???
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world war ii . china. japanese occupancy.a world where nothing is safe...
this is an adventurous tale of trust, friendship and danger. The bit when they save the american pilots is really emotional so read it in aplace where peopl dont mind you having a... Read more
Published 6 months ago by G. Norton
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Gripping Tale of Danger, Friendship and Loyalty
After being thrown out of her home by her evil step mother Ye Xian or CC (her English name)is stranded on the dangerous streets of Shanghai, but after meeting three acrobat boys... Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2010 by ladyinthetower
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best book ever!
the best book ever! you find your self in Adelines shoes ,petrified of her step mother.I think this is the best book i`ve read all year! Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2004
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