In a poor village in northern China, a small boy is about to be taken away from everything he's ever known. He is so afraid, but his mother urges him to follow his dreams. For soon he will become a dancer, one of the finest dancers in the world...
So begins The Peasant Prince, the true story of Li Cunxin's extraordinary life. Based upon his internationally bestselling memoir, Mao's Last Dancer, this remarkable picture book captures the essence of one of the most inspiring stories to come from China in many years. Li's journey of courage and determination is simply told, and is as powerful as any fairytale.
Scored with superb music from the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra's 2009 stage production of The Peasant Prince.
By:
Li Cunxin Read by:
Paul English Imprint: Bolinda Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 122mm,
Width: 132mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 68g ISBN:9781742017716 ISBN 10: 1742017711 Publication Date:01 November 2008 Recommended Age: From 4 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:CD-Audio Publisher's Status: Active
Nominated for Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Picture Book of the Year 2008
Short-listed for Australian Book Industry Award Book of the Year 2008
Winner of Australian Book Industry Award Book of the Year for Younger Children 2008
Winner of Queensland Premier's Literary Awards 2008
