Red Scarf Girl
A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · January 30, 2018
Publishers Weekly Best Book * ALA Best Book for Young Adults * ALA Notable Children's Book * ALA Booklist Editors' Choice In the tradition of The Diary of Anne Frank and I Am Malala, this is the incredible true story of one girl’s courage and determination during one of the most terrifying eras of the twentieth century.
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- Who it’s for
- A personal memoir makes a frightening era feel immediate through one girl’s experience.
- Themes
- Courage under oppression, Family persecution, Political upheaval
- Pacing
- Fast
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Publishers Weekly Best Book * ALA Best Book for Young Adults * ALA Notable Children's Book * ALA Booklist Editors' Choice In the tradition of The Diary of Anne Frank and I Am Malala, this is the incredible true story of one girl’s courage and determination during one of the most terrifying eras of the twentieth century. This edition includes a detailed glossary, pronunciation guide, discussion questions, and a Q&A with the author.
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It's 1966, and twelve-year-old Ji-li Jiang has everything a girl could want: brains, popularity, and a bright future in Communist China. But it's also the year that China's leader, Mao Ze-dong, launches the Cultural Revolution—and Ji-li's world begins to fall apart. Over the next few years, people who were once her friends and neighbors turn on her and her family, forcing them to live in constant terror of arrest. And when Ji-li's father is finally imprisoned, she faces the most difficult dilemma of her life. Written in an accessible and engaging style, this page-turning, honest, and deeply personal autobiography will appeal to readers of all ages.
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A personal memoir makes a frightening era feel immediate through one girl’s experience.
Come here for
- A child’s perspective on the Cultural Revolution
- A candid, deeply personal account of family under pressure
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- Accessible, engaging prose
- An immersive narrative with difficult choices at its heart
Where it sits
| Asian History for Kids | 75% |
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| Political Biographies for Kids | 68% |
| Historical Biographies for Kids | 55% |
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- Historical Biographies for Kids
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- Authors
- Ji-li Jiang
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- January 30, 2018
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Courage under oppression · Family persecution · Political upheaval
- Reading lane
- Activity Books