A new English version of a modern classic Chinese book for children, I Want To Be Good by Huang Beijia, a well-known     1     (write) in China, was published in January     2     (eventual) by UK-based New Classic Press.

The book, which was translated by Nicky Harman, a UK-based prize-winning literary translator, had been picked     3     a “Top Children’s Book in Translation” by the International Committee of the Children’s Literature Association.

As     4     matter of fact, it became a classic when it was first published in 1996 by the Chinese publisher and     5     (sell) over 5 million copies in China since then. It has also been adapted for cinema, television and stage, and translated into nine     6     (language) including English, French, Korean, Vietnamese and Arabic.

The book tells the story of a 10-year-old girl     7     is under pressure to do better and pass important school exams. The author said the story was inspired by her personal life,     8     (indicate) “the complicated relationship between mother and daughter” and challenging “the traditional thought of being a Tiger Mother in the     9     (compete) learning environment in China.”

The book has been much loved in China as it has encouraged a generation of young readers     10     (achieve) their dreams, and most importantly, to be themselves.