--- product_id: 7114583 title: "Bound" price: "226261Ar" currency: MGA in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://madagascar.desertcart.com/products/7114583-bound store_origin: MG region: Madagascar --- # Teen & young adult focus Ancient Chinese cultural insight Poetry & calligraphy themes Bound **Price:** 226261Ar **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“– Unlock the past, empower your present with Bound β€” where tradition meets rebellion. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bound - **How much does it cost?** 226261Ar with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [madagascar.desertcart.com](https://madagascar.desertcart.com/products/7114583-bound) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Dive into Ancient China:** Experience a vivid retelling of traditional customs and societal challenges through the eyes of a resilient young heroine. - β€’ **Rich Cultural Education:** Perfect for millennials seeking meaningful stories that deepen understanding of Asian history and gender dynamics. - β€’ **Engaging & Thought-Provoking:** A compelling narrative that blends classic Cinderella elements with authentic cultural struggles, ideal for book clubs and discussions. - β€’ **Empowering Young Female Protagonist:** Follow Xing Xing’s journey of self-discovery and defiance against oppressive norms. - β€’ **Top-Ranked Asian Historical Fiction:** Join thousands of readers who rated this #42 bestseller in Teen & Young Adult Asian Historical Fiction. ## Overview Bound is a well-reviewed young adult novel set in ancient China, telling the story of Xing Xing, a girl trapped by societal and familial constraints. Blending historical detail with a fresh Cinderella-inspired narrative, it ranks highly in Asian historical fiction and offers readers a rich cultural and emotional journey. ## Description YOUNG XING XING IS BOUND. Bound to her late father's second wife and daughter. Bound to a life of servitude as a young girl in ancient China, where a woman is valued less than livestock. Bound to be alone, with no parents to arrange for a suitable husband. Xing Xing spends her days taking care of her half sister, Wei Ping, who cannot walk because of her foot bindings, the painful tradition for girls who are fit to be married. Even so, Xing Xing is content to practice her gift for poetry and calligraphy, and to dream of a life unbound by the laws of family and society. But all of this is about to change as Stepmother, who has spent nearly all of the family's money, grows desperate to find a husband for Wei Ping. Xing Xing soon realizes that this greed and desperation may threaten not only her memories of the past, but also her dreams for the future. Review: Nice Retelling of Chinese Cinderella - I loved the beginning and middle part of the book which developed the characters. However, the ending felt very rushed and the character development that was gained was immediately lost in lieu of summarizing the story's denouement/conclusion/ending. Review: Great Book to Learn About Ancient Chinese Culture - "Bound" is the story of Xing Xing living with her Stepmother and half-sister, Wei Ping. It is an ancient Chinese spin on the Cinderella tale we all know and love. After Xing Xing's father dies, her Stepmother and Wei Ping manipulate and mistreat her, but in the end she comes out on top with her golden slipper and marries the Prince. It's a great story of a young girl finding herself and going against the norms of ancient Chinese society. I would recommend this book for middle school students, especially concerning how much they will learn about ancient Chinese culture and religion - it's a very enlightening tale. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #369,484 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #42 in Teen & Young Adult Asian Historical Fiction #242 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Being a Teen (Books) #362 in Teen & Young Adult Siblings Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 185 Reviews | ## Images ![Bound - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81oUdPJeygL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice Retelling of Chinese Cinderella *by E***N on January 17, 2022* I loved the beginning and middle part of the book which developed the characters. However, the ending felt very rushed and the character development that was gained was immediately lost in lieu of summarizing the story's denouement/conclusion/ending. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book to Learn About Ancient Chinese Culture *by K***R on September 18, 2011* "Bound" is the story of Xing Xing living with her Stepmother and half-sister, Wei Ping. It is an ancient Chinese spin on the Cinderella tale we all know and love. After Xing Xing's father dies, her Stepmother and Wei Ping manipulate and mistreat her, but in the end she comes out on top with her golden slipper and marries the Prince. It's a great story of a young girl finding herself and going against the norms of ancient Chinese society. I would recommend this book for middle school students, especially concerning how much they will learn about ancient Chinese culture and religion - it's a very enlightening tale. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book club choice *by C***L on April 20, 2013* The book club my daughter attends chose this book to read. My daughter really enjoyed reading this. Of course the main character is a female, which is always a positive for our daughters to read instead of books so concentrated on male characters. I believe this book did a good job opening my daughters eyes to the ways of other cultures which is also another positive. She told me it was a good book. 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