num_pages: 256
description: The future belongs to you. Should anyone insult you, tell yourself I am a child of destiny who will unite East and West and change the world. Born into a family of wealth and privilege in 1940s Shanghai, Chinese Cinderella (CC) is sheltered from the harsh brutalities of the Japanese invasion in China. But after enduring abuse at the hands of her cruel stepmother, CC seeks refuge at a martial-arts school and joins a secret dragon society. There, under the guidance of Grandma Wu, she trains with a trio of orphaned acrobats and is introduced to the exciting world of espionage as a part of the Chinese Resistance movement. And when CC and her new comrades take on a daring mission to rescue a crew of American airmen, they prove that true bravery knows no age barrier. Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society is a compelling blend of martial-arts adventure and historical fiction. With honesty and compassion, New York Times best-selling author Adeline Yen Mah has written a triumphant novel reminding us that children can overcome tragic circumstances and create their destiny.
language: English
title: Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society
titlecomplete: Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society
characters: David Strorm, Big Aunt, Grandma Wu, Marat, Chinese Cinderella, Master Wu
genres: Historical, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Childrens, Adventure, War, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, China
ratings_count: 2254
publisher: HarperCollins