Chinese Cinderella Summary

The main character in the novel is AdelineYen-Mah , who is the fifth child in her family ( Wu Mei ). She was born in a rich family of China during the War World II. She got one elder sister, three elder brothers; and one younger brother and sister from stepmother, Niang. It was kind of traditional big family. Adeline's mother came down and died with a high fever three days after she was born. Therefore, her relationship with her brothers and sisters wasn't good, they detested her and had misunderstanding to her.
  Their father then married a new women, a Eurasian girl,Niang. She was despised by her children, because she treated wicked to the kids who weren't born by her.  The only person who was treating Adeline nice was her aunt Baba and Ye Ye. Aunt Baba encouraged her to study hard and get go lived without cruel Niang and father when she grown up. But, in order to avoid the kids organized and resisted, Niang decided to bribe their leader, big sister. Right now, Big Sister had turned to the "other" side for the propose of rewards, such as pocket money. Although Adeline had to rely on her own efforts, she still didn't shrink back. Adeline was intelligent, and she always did a great job at school. She loved school, because she got many friends there. One of her closest friend was Wu Chun-Mei. Thanks for Wu Chun-Mei, Adeline was even elected to become the president of their class. Niang didn't allow any kids in the family to go to others' house. Once, for celebrating her birthday, Adeline had gone to Wu Chun-Mei's house . Niang was very furious after she found out. She thought that was because of her aunt for spoiling a child. After all, she had a scheme.