Ties That Bind, Ties That Break by Lensey Namioka (Paperback, 2003)

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Set in China in 1900s the story of a young girl who defied tradition by refusing to have her feet bound and in doing so changed the course of her life forever. .

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'We cannot expect our old customs to remain forever . . .'' It's 1911 and Ailin is living in a time of great change in China. A headstrong, determined child, Ailin rebels against the horrifying ancient tradition of having her feet bound. As a result, the family of her future husband immediately breaks off the engagement. Ailin grows up realizing just how powerless a girl is in Chinese society. But then she is offered an opportunity that shocks her already estranged family and Ailin has to make a difficult, life-changing decision.

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PublisherPenguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN-139780141317151
eBay Product ID (ePID)92091274

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Publication Year2003
Book TitleTies That Bind, Ties That Break
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren & Young Adults
AuthorLensey Namioka
FormatPaperback

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Item Height198 mm
Item Weight117 g
Item Width129 mm

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorLensey Namioka

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