A girl named Faithful Plum : the true story of a dancer from China and how she achieved her dream
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Author
Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2011.
Format
Book
Edition
1st edition.
Physical Desc
270 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 11
Status
Waterloo Public Library - Adult Nonfiction
TEEN 792.8 LI
1 available
TEEN 792.8 LI
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Public Library - Adult Nonfiction | TEEN 792.8 LI | On Shelf |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Cedar Falls Public Library - Youth Nonfiction Books - 1st Floor | J 792.802 BER | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2011.
Edition
1st edition.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 6.6, 11 Points
Level 6.6, 11 Points
Notes
General Note
Includes a glossary of Chinese places, terms, and names.
Description
Tells the true story of Zhongmei Lei, an eleven-year-old girl in 1977 who won one of twelve spots at the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy, and whose determination to remain in the school impressed teachers and students alike; and discusses how Zhongmei, whose name means Faithful Plum, went on to form her own dance company which debuted in New York when she was in her late twenties.
Study Program Information
Reading Counts RC,6-8,10.2,17.0,55031.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,6.6,11.0,146036.
Local note
B&T Diversity Analysis 2022 : BISAC.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Bernstein, R. (2011). A girl named Faithful Plum: the true story of a dancer from China and how she achieved her dream (1st edition.). Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bernstein, Richard, 1944-. 2011. A Girl Named Faithful Plum: The True Story of a Dancer From China and How She Achieved Her Dream. Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bernstein, Richard, 1944-. A Girl Named Faithful Plum: The True Story of a Dancer From China and How She Achieved Her Dream Alfred A. Knopf, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bernstein, Richard. A Girl Named Faithful Plum: The True Story of a Dancer From China and How She Achieved Her Dream 1st edition., Alfred A. Knopf, 2011.
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