Dancing to freedom: the true story of Mao's last dancer

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 Ameri...

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Main Author: Li, Cunxin (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Walker & Company 2008
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Summary: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 America. -- A Junior Library Guild selection
Physical Description:40 ungezählte Seiten colour illustrations 30 cm
ISBN:9780802797773
0802797776
9780802797780
0802797784