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Red Scarf Girl
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Red Scarf Girl (1997) (edit title/settings)

A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution

by Ji-Li Jiang (Author) (edit contributors)

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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 ht next few... read more

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In this book there is one main character named "Ji-Li Jiang". She and her family are going through the cultural revolution and the time of Mao-Ze Dong. She is considered born into a black family and her father is detained. She thought her life was perfect before she found out her family was a... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

In this book there is one main character named "Ji-Li Jiang". She and her family are going through the cultural revolution and the time of Mao-Ze Dong. She is considered born into a black family and her father is detained. She thought her life was perfect before she found out her family was a black family and her grandfather was a landlord. Her best friend "An-Yi" was also in a black family. They were made fun of becuase they were born into a family that were not loyal to the communist party or a black family. They had to learn about algriculture at school after she started Junior High School. She could have gotten into the best Junior High school in Shanghai but instead because of the cultural revolution she had to go to the same Junior High School everyone in her compound was going to. It is an exciting book about the cultural revolution. The "4 Olds" Old religion, Old ways, Old style and Old beliefs.

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Chairman Mao, our beloved leader, smiled down at us from his place above the blackboard.

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  1. Ji-Li Jiang (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Collins
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Publication Date: 1997
ISBN: 0060275855
Page Count: 304

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