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 child's eye view of a terrifying time in 20th-century history--and of one family's indomitable courage under fire. ALA 1998 Notable Children's Book; ALA 1998 Best Books for Young Adults.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
ISBN-10
0439063000
ISBN-13
9780439063005
Publication Date
Jan 1999
Item Weight
0.68 pounds
Length
10.00 inch
Width
6.00 inch
Height
1.00 inch
First Sentence
Chairman Mao, our beloved leader, smiled down at us from his place above the blackboard.
