Chinese Cinderella

by Adeline Yen Mah

A story of ones struggle, a story of constant pain and discrimination, a story of hardship. This story is the true story of Adeline. During Adelines birth her mother had died, as a result her siblings constantly blame her and make her life difficult. Even when her father remarries she still is tossed aside, unwanted and unloved. Her life gets harder when her new mother has two children; Adeline is forgotten and given less. While the new children are given all that they could want. This story of Adeline's courage to push on will inspire readers.

Reviewed by Allen D. of Year 9.