Dancing to freedom : the true story of Mao's last dancer / Li Cunxin ; illustrated by Anne Spudvilas.
Author/creator |
Li, Cunxin, 1961- |
Other author/creator | Spudvilas, Anne, 1951- illustrator. |
Format | Book and Print |
Publication Info | New York : Walker & Co. : Distributed to the trade by Macmillan, 2008. |
Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm |
Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
Subject(s) |
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Abstract | 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. |
General note | Reprint. Originally published: Australia : Penguin Group, 2007. |
Awards note | A Junior Library Guild selection |
LCCN | 2007037150 |
ISBN | 9780802797773 |
ISBN | 0802797776 |
ISBN | 9780802797780 (reinforced) |
ISBN | 0802797784 (reinforced) |
Stock number | Junior Library Guild http://www.juniorlibraryguild.com |
Available Items
Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
Joyner | TRC Biographies | B L6123D | ✔ Available | Place Hold |