A girl named Faithful Plum : the true story of a dancer from China and how she achieved her dream
(Book - Regular Print)
Author
Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2011].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
270 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
Status
Beaver Creek School/Public Library - JBIO - Children's Area - Biographies
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1 available
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Wilhoit Public Library - YABIO - Young Adult Area - Biographies
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1 available
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Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2011].
Format
Book - Regular Print
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 6.6, 11 Points
Level 6.6, 11 Points
Lexile measure
1080
Notes
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.
Target Audience
1080 L,Lexile
Target Audience
1080L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,Grades 5-8,6.6,11,Quiz 146036,English non-fiction.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,Grades 5-8,6.6,11,SD,Quiz 146036,English non-fiction.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,6.6,11,146036.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,Grades 5-8,6.6,11,Quiz 146036,English non-fiction.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,Grades 5-8,6.6,11,SD,Quiz 146036,English non-fiction.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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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 (First 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 First edition., Alfred A. Knopf, 2011.
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