Ties That Bind, Ties That Break

Name: Ties That Bind, Ties That Break
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141317151
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By Lensey Namioka

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Ties That Bind, Ties That Break by Lensey Namioka is a compelling story set in early 20th-century China. It follows Ailin, a young girl who defies traditional customs by resisting foot-binding, a decision that sets her on a path of personal freedom and independence. The narrative explores themes of cultural change, family expectations, and the courage required to pursue a different future.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by stories centred around cultural transformation and personal growth. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century China, it explores themes of tradition versus modernity through the experiences of a young girl breaking free from societal expectations. With its engaging narrative and rich cultural context, young readers and adults alike might find it both enlightening and inspiring.

Ties That Bind, Ties That Break

Set in China in 1900s the story of a young girl who defied tradition by refusing to have her feet bound and in doing so changed the course of her life forever.

Description

In China in 1911, all girls of good families had their feet bound. Young Ailin, Third Sister in the Tao family, having witnessed her two older sisters suffering this tortuous practice, refuses to follow the ancient tradition.

As a result, the family of her intended husband breaks their marriage agreement, and Ailin finds that her own family, shamed by her decision, will no longer support her. When her father dies, her cruel uncle declares she must earn her keep either as a concubine or as a nun.

But Ailin possesses an indomitable spirit and bold convictions and is determined to forge her own destiny.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141317151

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 118g

Pages: 160

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lensey Namioka Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Lensey Namioka was born in Beijing and moved to the USA when she was a child. She is a full-time writer, living in Seattle with her family.