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Suggested age range: 9 to 11*
Jung-ling's family considers her bad luck because her mother died giving birth to her. They discriminate against her and make her feel unwanted yet she yearns and continuously strives for her parents' love. Her stepmother is vindictive and cruel andher father dismissive. Jung-ling grows up to be an academic child, with a natural ability for writing. Only her aunt and grandfather offer her any love and kindness. The story is of survival in the light of the mental and physical cruelty of her stepmother and the disloyalty of her siblings. Jung-ling blossoms in spite of everything and the story ends as her father agrees to let her study in England.
*Suggested age range is just a guide, please read the description and use discretion when selecting books for your children.
Jung-ling's family considers her bad luck because her mother died giving birth to her. They discriminate against her and make her feel unwanted yet she yearns and continuously strives for her parents' love. Her stepmother is vindictive and cruel andher father dismissive. Jung-ling grows up to be an academic child, with a natural ability for writing. Only her aunt and grandfather offer her any love and kindness. The story is of survival in the light of the mental and physical cruelty of her stepmother and the disloyalty of her siblings. Jung-ling blossoms in spite of everything and the story ends as her father agrees to let her study in England.
*Suggested age range is just a guide, please read the description and use discretion when selecting books for your children.
Additional Information
| Authors | Adeline Yen Mah |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 9780141304878 |
| Brand | Penguin Random House Australia |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 9780141304878 |
| Publication Date | 02/08/1999 |
| Publisher | Penguin Australia Pty Ltd |
