- Published: New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c2004.
- Year Published: 2004
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Description: 186 p. ; 20 cm.
- Language: English
- Format: Book
Reading Level
- Lexile: 800
ISBN/Standard Number
- 0689861753 :
Series
Subjects
- Stepmothers -- Fiction.
- Footbinding -- Fiction.
- Sex role -- Fiction.
- China -- Fiction. -- History -- Ming dynasty, 1368-1644
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In this Cinderella story set in ancient China, Xing-Xing, called "Lazy One," is treated as a servant and fall guy for her stepmother's sins. Her half-sister's suffering from bound, rotting feet leads to Xing-Xing's personal liberation and a discovery that enables her to find happiness.
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Not up to my expectations
This book is OK, but it's not the best. Donna Jo Napoli is a good writer, though. I recommend checking out her other books.
Good
it was a good twist on the classic cinderella story
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Good book if you want to read about a Chinese fairytale. It's a Cinderella story.
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