Mao's Last Dancer by Li Cunxin (English) Paperback Book

Description: Mao's Last Dancer by Li Cunxin Tells the true story of a poor Chinese peasant boy who, plucked unsuspectingly at the age of ten from millions of others across the land to be trained as a ballet dancer, turned the situation to his advantage to become one of the worlds greatest ballet stars. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The true story of a poor Chinese peasant boy who, plucked unsuspectingly at the age of ten from millions of others across the land to be trained as a ballet dancer, turned the situation to his advantage to become one of the worlds greatest ballet stars.Simply told, with charm, humour and compassion and at times, great drama. His childhood, despite the terrible hardships, is drawn with love and affection and contrasts starkly with the seven lonely years of gruelling training at the Peking Dance Academy. At the age of l8, Li performs at the Houston Ballet school in the US, which leads to his dramatic defection.This is a condensed edition, specially for younger readers, and has an Afterword especially for children. Notes The true story of a poor Chinese peasant boy who, plucked unsuspectingly at the age of ten from millions of others across the land to be trained as a ballet dancer, turned the situation to his advantage to become one of the worlds greatest ballet stars. Author Biography Li Cunxin was born in 1961 near the city of Qingdao on the coast of north-east China. The sixth of seven sons in a poor rual family Lis peasant life in Chairman Maos communist china changed dramatically when he was chosen by Madame Maos cultural advisers to become a student at the Beijing Dance Academy. Li went on to become one of the best male dancers in the world. He now lives in Melbourne, Australia with his wife and family. Details ISBN0141320869 Author Li Cunxin Year 2006 ISBN-10 0141320869 ISBN-13 9780141320861 Format Paperback Media Book Pages 352 Short Title MAOS LAST DANCER Language English Publication Date 2006-07-06 UK Release Date 2006-07-06 Audience Age 10-14 Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 792.8092 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2951613;

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