Chinese Cinderella

Rebel Voices: Disruptive Stories from Trailblazing Women is a new Puffin Classics collection celebrating International Women's Day 2023. It tells the true story of Adeline Yen Mah, an unwanted daughter who overcame her past to believe in a better future.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2023
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Rebel Voices: Disruptive Stories from Trailblazing Women is a captivating new Puffin Classics collection, celebrating International Women's Day 2023. For me, writing was an absolute delight. It filled me with sheer joy to be able to escape the harsh realities of my daily existence in such a straightforward manner. Whenever I sat down to write, all thoughts of my unwanted status as the daughter who caused my mother's death faded away. I could become anyone I desired.

When her mother passes away shortly after her birth, Adeline finds herself labeled as a harbinger of bad luck and treated as an outcast by her own family. However, she receives solace and kindness only from her grandfather and Aunt Baba, who encourage her to pursue her dreams. Adeline tirelessly strives to win her father's approval by excelling in school, hoping to erase the stigma attached to her. Yet, in a surprising turn of events, she discovers a sense of liberation and fulfillment through her friendships with her classmates and her remarkable talent for writing. For the first time, Adeline allows herself to envision a future as a writer, filled with endless possibilities and the desire to study in England alongside her brother. However, this future is not easily attainable, and she must summon every ounce of strength within her to make it a reality.

Chinese Cinderella is the true story of Adeline Yen Mah's remarkable journey of survival and self-acceptance during her childhood as an unwanted daughter. It chronicles her unwavering determination to overcome her past and embrace a brighter future. Rebel Voices is a stunning six-part Puffin Classics collection, featuring strikingly designed, highly collectible books written by female authors. These captivating tales celebrate courage, rebellion, strength, and inspiration, reminding us of the remarkable women who have left their mark on history. Through their stories, we are inspired to embrace our own voices, challenge the status quo, and forge our paths toward a more equitable and inclusive world.

Weight: 204g
Dimension: 196 x 130 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241615997