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An outstanding student and much admired leader of her class, Ji-Li Jiang was poised for a shining future in the Communist party until the Cultural Revolution of 1966. Told with simplicity, innocence and grace, this unforgettable memoir gives a childs eye view of a terrifying time in 20th-century history--and of one familys indomitable courage under fire. ALA 1998 Notable Childrens Book; ALA 1998 Best Books for Young Adults. n nPublishers Weekly Best Book * ALA Best Book for Young Adults * ALA Notable Childrens Book * ALA Booklist Editors Choicen nMoving, honest, and deeply personal, Red Scarf Girl is the incredible true story of one girls courage and determination during one of the most terrifying eras of the twentieth century.n nIts 1966, and twelve-year-old Ji-li Jiang has everything a girl could want: brains, popularity, and a bright future in Communist China. But its also the year that Chinas leader, Mao Ze-dong, launches the Cultural Revolution--and Ji-lis 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-lis father is finally imprisoned, she faces the most difficult dilemma of her life.n nWritten in an accessible and engaging style, this page-turning autobiography will appeal to readers of all ages, and it includes a detailed glossary and a pronunciation guide.n
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