Red Scarf Girl - by Ji-Li Jiang (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When China's Communist Party detains Ji-Li's father, the 12-year-old is facedwith a difficult choice.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><em><strong>Publishers Weekly</strong></em><strong><em> </em></strong><strong>Best Book * ALA Best Book for Young Adults * ALA Notable Children's Book * ALA</strong><strong> </strong><em><strong>Booklist</strong></em><strong><em> </em></strong><strong>Editors' Choice</strong></p><p><strong>In the tradition of <em>The Diary of Anne Frank </em>and <em>I Am Malala</em>, 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. </strong></p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Written in an accessible and engaging style, this page-turning, honest, and deeply personal autobiography will appeal to readers of all ages.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>In 1966 Ji-li Jiang turned twelve. An outstanding student and leader, she had everything: brains, the admiration of her peers, and a bright future in China′s Communist Party. But that year China′s leader, Mao Ze-dong, launched the Cultural Revolution, and everything changed. Over the next few years Ji-li and her family were humiliated and scorned by former friends, neighbors, and co-workers. They lived in constant terror of arrest. Finally, with the detention of her father, Ji-li faced the most difficult choice of her life. </p><p> Told with simplicity and grace, this is the true story of one family′s courage and determination during one of the most terrifying eras of the twentieth century. </p><p> Ages 11+</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>★ "Absorbing. Jiang views devastating developments with the wide-eyed innocence of youth."--<em>Publishers Weekly</em> <strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>"All the more powerful for the simplicity of its prose."--<em>New York Times Book Review</em><br><br>★ "Heart-pounding. A page-turner. Excellent."--School Library Journal (starred review)<br><br>★ "Engrossing. Transcends politics and becomes the story of one little girl trying to survive."--ALA Booklist<br><br>"I can only hope I would have shown the same decency and courage exhibited by Ji-li Jiang. Her actions remind me that, even under unbearable circumstances, one can still cling to love and justice. Above all, one can still hope for a happier tomorrow."--David Henry Hwang, playwright of M. Butterfly<br><br>"Ji-li's deeply moving story should be on the shelf of every person's library. Her courage in the face of adversity and her steadfast loyalty and love for her family are truly inspirational for young and old alike."--Nien Chang, author of A Life and Death in Shanghai<br>
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