Chinese Cinderella - Adeline Yen Mah's mother died at her birth, and her stepmother despised and ignored her. In this vivid autobiography, the author descirbes her childhood in China at the time of the Cultural Revolution. This book deals with the perennial themes of families and friendship, and is also suitable for the texts form other cultures requirement. Possible issues: Other cultures, Families/Generations, Individual vs. Society, Identity, School Life. Hardback

MacB

by Neil Arksey and Julie Macey

Published 26 August 1999
Banksie and MacB have practised endlessly to get into the football team, under talented captain Duncan King. But when they succeed, MacB starts to behave strangely. Then Duncan has a terrible accident - and Banksie can't help wondering if MacB was involved.