Red Scarf Girl - by Ji-Li Jiang (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Presents the story of Ji-li Jiang, a twelve-year-old girl growing up in China in 1966, the year that Chairman Mao launched the Cultural Revolution, and describes the changes that the Revolution brought to her and to her family.<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>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.</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>It's 1966, and twelve-year-old Ji-li Jiang has everything a girl could want: brains, tons of friends, 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. When Ji-li's father is finally imprisoned, she faces the most difficult dilemma of her life.</p><p>This is the true story of one girl's determination to hold her family together during one of the most terrifying eras of the twentieth century.</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>★ "Engrossing. Transcends politics and becomes the story of one little girl trying to survive."--<em>Booklist </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 <strong>(starred review)</strong><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>
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