"Along the River: A Chinese Cinderella Novel" is a beautifully woven tale set in early 20th-century China, centered on a young girl named Ye Xian. As the daughter of a wealthy family, she faces hardship after her mother’s death and her father's remarriage. Ye Xian is mistreated by her cruel stepmother and stepsister, yet she finds solace in her dreams and the natural world around her. With the help of a magical fish and her own determination, she seeks to rise above her circumstances and discover her true worth. This enchanting retelling of the classic Cinderella story is a celebration of resilience and hope. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Chinese Cinderella .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 224 pages in this book.

It is a novel.

This book was published in 2012 by Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc .

Adeline Yen Mah's memoir, Falling Leaves, was published in 1997 and became an international bestseller. Her other books include A Thousand Pieces of Gold, Watching the Tree and two children's books, Chinese Cinderella and Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society.