Chinese Cinderella

Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah is an autobiography published by Penguin and classified under English for Years 7, 8 and 9. It revolves around the author’s real-life tale of rejection, neglect, traumatic childhood, family expectations, family dynamics, and how her resilience and determination helped her overcome the past with academic success.

This title is listed for **English** and suited to **Years 7–9**, which makes it relevant for lower secondary study, prescribed reading and independent reading support through the introduction of cultural, historical and structural concepts. You can also browse related Year 7 English books, Year 8 English texts or Year 9 English resources if you are comparing titles for the same subject area.

When Adeline Yen Mah's mother died giving birth to her, the family considered Adeline bad luck and she was made to feel unwanted all her life. *Chinese Cinderella* is the true story of her struggle for acceptance and her triumph against almost overwhelming odds.

As a memoir, composed of short stories, the book gives students and teachers a personal narrative that can support English study through theme, character, context and discussion. Buyers looking for a real-life story rather than a fictional retelling can use this page's description to confirm that the book is autobiographical in focus.

Five Senses Education is an Australian family-owned education specialist and a supplier to over 1,000 schools Australia wide. For buyers purchasing a specific English text, that matters because title accuracy, curriculum relevance and straightforward product identification are often more important than broad bookstore browsing.

You may also want to explore English study guides, set texts for secondary school or school books by year level for related resources.

Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah is an autobiography published by Penguin and classified under English for Years 7, 8 and 9. It revolves around the author’s real-life tale of rejection, neglect, traumatic childhood, family expectations, family dynamics, and how her resilience and determination helped her overcome the past with academic success.

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This title is listed for English and suited to Years 7–9, which makes it relevant for lower secondary study, prescribed reading and independent reading support through the introduction of cultural, historical and structural concepts. You can also browse related Year 7 English books, Year 8 English texts or Year 9 English resources if you are comparing titles for the same subject area.

About the book

When Adeline Yen Mah's mother died giving birth to her, the family considered Adeline bad luck and she was made to feel unwanted all her life. Chinese Cinderella is the true story of her struggle for acceptance and her triumph against almost overwhelming odds.

As a memoir, composed of short stories, the book gives students and teachers a personal narrative that can support English study through theme, character, context and discussion. Buyers looking for a real-life story rather than a fictional retelling can use this page's description to confirm that the book is autobiographical in focus.

Why buy from Five Senses Education?

Five Senses Education is an Australian family-owned education specialist and a supplier to over 1,000 schools Australia wide. For buyers purchasing a specific English text, that matters because title accuracy, curriculum relevance and straightforward product identification are often more important than broad bookstore browsing.

You may also want to explore English study guides, set texts for secondary school or school books by year level for related resources.

Highlights

• Exact title match for school and reading-list purchases, with ISBN 9780141304878 clearly listed to help verify you are ordering the correct book
• Written by Adeline Yen Mah and published by Penguin, giving buyers clear author and publisher confirmation before purchase
• Classified under English for Years 7, 8 and 9, which helps parents, students and teachers quickly assess classroom suitability
• Discounted pricing shown on-page, now $17.99 from $19.99, offering a straightforward value cue for buyers purchasing a required text
• Backed by Five Senses Education, an Australian family-owned education specialist and supplier to over 1,000 schools Australia wide, adding trust for accuracy-sensitive school book orders