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Dancing to Freedom: The True Story of Mao's Last Dancer

Book Description

In a poor village in northern China, a small boy named Li Cunxin was given the chance of a lifetime. Selected by Chairman Mao's officials from among millions of children to become a dancer, Li's new life began as he left his family behind.

At the Beijing Dance Academy, days were long and difficult. Li's hard work was rewarded when he was chosen yet again, this time to travel to Americ... More

Book Information
PublisherWalker Childrens
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages40
ISBN-10B005DI9XN4
Publication Date07/22/2008
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About Li Cunxin (Author) : Li Cunxin is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Published credits of Li Cunxin include Dancing to Freedom: The True Story of Mao's Last Dancer.
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About Anne Spudvilas (Illustrator) : Anne Spudvilas is a published author and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Anne Spudvilas include Dancing to Freedom: The True Story of Mao's L... more
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