A girl named Faithful Plum : the true story of a dancer from China and how she achieved her dream
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Author
Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2011].
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
270 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
Status
Southside - Children's Juvenile
BIO LI, Z
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BIO LI, Z
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Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2011].
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 6.6, 11 Points
Level 6.6, 11 Points
Lexile measure
1080
Notes
Description
Tells the true story of Zhongmei Lei, an eleven-year-old girl in 1977 who won one of twelve spots at the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy, and whose determination to remain in the school impressed teachers and students alike; and discusses how Zhongmei, whose name means Faithful Plum, went on to form her own dance company which debuted in New York when she was in her late twenties.
Target Audience
1080L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,6.6,11,146036.
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