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Chinese Cinderella, The Mystery of the Song Dynasty Painting

By Adeline Yen Mah
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Chinese Cinderella, The Mystery of the Song Dynasty Painting is a captivating children's book that follows the adventures of Chinese Cinderella, known as CC, who unravels historical mysteries tied to a precious Song Dynasty painting. Alongside her brother and a trusted friend, CC travels through time to ancient China, discovering clues and learning about the rich cultural heritage of that era. This story weaves elements of adventure, history, and sibling camaraderie, making for an engaging read for younger audiences.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by tales of adventure and history interwoven with mystery. Perfect for young readers, it combines fascinating Chinese heritage with a gripping storyline, offering an engaging journey into the past. If you love stories that blend culture, history, and intrigue, this is a delightful choice.

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From the internationally bestselling author of Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society, this is a gripping historical fantasy set in the Song Dynasty and inspired by one of China's most famous paintings.

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Is she dreaming, or has Chinese Cinderella lived a previous life? Following a fall at the river town of Feng Jie, Chinese Cinderella is whisked away to hospital. There she sees a copy of an ancient painting, Along the River at Qing Ming.

As she lapses in and out of consciousness, she is haunted by vivid dreams that seem strange, yet somehow familiar. A tale emerges of friendship, wealth and poverty, eunuchs, and an Emperor who loved art, as Chinese Cinderella recalls a life lived eight hundred years ago during the Song Dynasty. But is it real, or all in her imagination...

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781741146363

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 224g

Pages: 240

Collections

Adeline Yen Mah Children's Books Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Historical Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Adeline Yen Mah is the author of the bestsellers Falling Leaves, Chinese Cinderella (based on her extraordinary childhood and difficult family circumstances), Watching the Tree, A Thousand Pieces of Gold, Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society, and China: Land of Emperors and Dragons.

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