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In "Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society," Adeline Yen Mah blends her own childhood experiences in wartime Shanghai with adventure and history. After being forced to leave home, a young girl—nicknamed Chinese Cinderella—finds refuge with a diverse group of orphaned children living under the care of an old woman named Grandma Wu. Guided by an ancient book, she decides to take a mission that will change her destiny: rescuing crashed American pilots after a bombing raid on Japan. The story weaves themes of resilience, friendship, and courage against the backdrop of World War II in China.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Adeline Yen Mah
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