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Publishers Weekly Best Book * ALA Best Book for Young Adults * ALA Notable Childrens 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 girls 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.
Its 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 Revolutionand 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.
Written in an accessible and engaging style, this page-turning, honest, and deeply personal autobiography will appeal to readers of all ages.
Author: Ji-Li Jiang
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 01/30/2018
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.10w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780064462082
Language: English
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