Chinese Cinderella: The Mystery of the Song Dynasty Painting

Jan 2, 2025 10:59 AM

Author:Adeline Yen Mah

Following a fall in the Shanghai market, Chinese Cinderella is whisked away to Grandma Wu's house to recover. As she lapses in and out of consciousness, she is haunted by vivid dreams that seem strange - yet somehow familiar - to her. A tale of slavery and friendship, wealth, poverty and an arranged marriage begins, as Chinese Cinderella recalls a life lived centuries before.

But is it real, or all in her imagination . . .

Reviews

Wondrously inventive... A new variety of characters, beings, classic-like names and gravity-defying geography once again feeds detail and delight to an ever-increasingly ever-eager-for-the-next readership

—— School Librarian

Stunningly original

—— Guardian on THE EDGE CHRONICLES

For children who've read the Harry Potter books and want another world to explore

—— Mail on Sunday on THE EDGE CHRONICLES

An absorbing mix of science-fiction and historical novel

—— The School Librarian

Lots of surprises and plot twists in this excellent, really gripping story

—— Primary Times

It's wonderful to find an adventure book that provides perspectives on the organic and musical worlds that many readers may find intriguing and enlightening

—— Books for Keeps

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