Mao’s Last Dancer: Young Reader’s Edition
By Li Cunxin
Publisher
Walker
Imprint
Walker
ISBN
By Li Cunxin
9780802797797
Awards and Honors NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2009, World History and CultureMao’s Last Dancer: Young Reader’s Edition
16.95
Out of stock
SKU
9780802797797J
"Great things don't come easily!" a ballet teacher once told Li Cunxin. It was a lesson that Li knew well. Born to bitter poverty in rural China, he was chosen by a group of visiting officials to attend the Beijing Dance Academy. There, Li had to learn extraordinarily difficult dance moves while also studying to be a good Maoist. His hard work earned him the chance to visit the United States-where Li faced his greatest challenge. Afterword. Historical note. Time line. Glossary of Chinese words. Blackand- white photographs.
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