Falling leaves return to their roots : the true story of an unwanted Chinese daughter /
Falling leaves
Adeline Yen Mah.
- England : Pearson Education, 2008.
- vii, 77 p. : ; 16 cm.
- Penguin Readers Level 4 .
This book is the life story and family history of Adeline Yen Mah. Adeline was born in China at a time of great change and trouble. At the same time, she suffered terrible unkidness from the members of her family. Falling leaves is a story of pain and fear, but also of hope as Adeline fights for her independence.