Red Scarf Girl

Author : Ji-li Jiang
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780062035349

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Red Scarf Girl by Ji-li Jiang Pdf

Publishers Weekly Best Book * ALA Best Book for Young Adults * ALA Notable Children's Book * ALA Booklist Editors' Choice Moving, honest, and deeply personal, Red Scarf Girl is the incredible true story of one girl’s courage and determination during one of the most terrifying eras of the twentieth century. 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. 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. Written 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.

Author : Stacey Lee
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-24
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780698198043

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Outrun the Moon by Stacey Lee Pdf

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl comes an unforgettable story of determination set against a backdrop of devastating tragedy, perfect for fans of Code Name Verity. Winner of the PEN Center USA Literary Award for Young Adult Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature San Francisco, 1906: Fifteen-year-old Mercy Wong is determined to break from the poverty of Chinatown, and an education at St. Clare’s School for Girls is her best hope. Although St. Clare’s is off-limits to all but the wealthiest white girls, Mercy gains admittance through a mix of cunning and a little bribery, only to discover that getting in was the easiest part. Not to be undone by a bunch of spoiled heiresses, Mercy stands strong—until disaster strikes. On April 18, a historic earthquake rocks San Francisco, destroying Mercy’s home and school. Now she’s forced to wait with her classmates for their families in a temporary park encampment. Though fires might rage, and the city may be in shambles, Mercy can’t sit by while they wait for the army to bring help—she still has the “bossy” cheeks that mark her as someone who gets things done. But what can one teenage girl do to heal so many suffering in her broken city? Stacey Lee masterfully crafts another remarkable novel set against a unique historical backdrop. Strong-willed Mercy Wong leads a cast of diverse characters in this extraordinary tale of survival.

Author : Ying Chang Compestine
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1429924551

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Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party by Ying Chang Compestine Pdf

The summer of 1972, before I turned nine, danger began knocking on doors all over China. Nine-year-old Ling has a very happy life. Her parents are both dedicated surgeons at the best hospital in Wuhan, and her father teaches her English as they listen to Voice of America every evening on the radio. But when one of Mao's political officers moves into a room in their apartment, Ling begins to witness the gradual disintegration of her world. In an atmosphere of increasing mistrust and hatred, Ling fears for the safety of her neighbors, and soon, for herself and her family. For the next four years, Ling will suffer more horrors than many people face in a lifetime. Will she be able to grow and blossom under the oppressive rule of Chairman Mao? Or will fighting to survive destroy her spirit—and end her life? Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1885008252

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The Magical Monkey King by Anonim Pdf

The mischievous Monkey King attempts to achieve immortality the easy way, gains god-like powers, and wreaks havoc in heaven.

Author : Ji-li Jiang
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781368004435

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Red Kite, Blue Kite by Ji-li Jiang Pdf

When Tai Shan and his father, Baba, fly kites from their roof and look down at the crowded city streets below, they feel free, like the kites. Baba loves telling Tai Shan stories while the kites--one red, and one blue--rise, dip, and soar together. Then, a bad time comes. People wearing red armbands shut down the schools, smash store signs, and search houses. Baba is sent away, and Tai Shan goes to live with Granny Wang. Though father and son are far apart, they have a secret way of staying close. Every day they greet each other by flying their kites???one red, and one blue???until Baba can be free again, like the kites. Inspired by the dark time of the Cultural Revolution in China, this is a soaring tale of hope that will resonate with anyone who has ever had to love from a distance.

Author : Marilyn Perlberg,Novel Units
Publisher : Novel Units, Incorporated
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-15
Category : Children
ISBN : 1581308612

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Red Scarf Girl Novel Units Teacher Guide by Marilyn Perlberg,Novel Units Pdf

Describes suggested activities to be used in the classroom to accompany the reading the Red Scarf Girl.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0810997185

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Manga Shakespeare: Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare Pdf

Retells, in comic book format, Shakespeare's comedy about Viola who, upon finding herself shipwrecked, pretends to be a servant but finds herself falling in love with Duke Orsino.

Author : Moying Li
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-06
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781429940788

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Snow Falling in Spring by Moying Li Pdf

Most people cannot remember when their childhood ended. I, on the other hand, have a crystal-clear memory of that moment. It happened at night in the summer of 1966, when my elementary school headmaster hanged himself. In 1966 Moying, a student at a prestigious language school in Beijing, seems destined for a promising future. Everything changes when student Red Guards begin to orchestrate brutal assaults, violent public humiliations, and forced confessions. After watching her teachers and headmasters beaten in public, Moying flees school for the safety of home, only to witness her beloved grandmother denounced, her home ransacked, her father's precious books flung onto the back of a truck, and Baba himself taken away. From labor camp, Baba entrusts a friend to deliver a reading list of banned books to Moying so that she can continue to learn. Now, with so much of her life at risk, she finds sanctuary in the world of imagination and learning. This inspiring memoir follows Moying Li from age twelve to twenty-two, illuminating a complex, dark time in China's history as it tells the compelling story of one girl's difficult but determined coming-of-age during the Cultural Revolution. Snow Falling in Spring is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Author : Bomi Park
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781452156767

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First Snow by Bomi Park Pdf

Look out. Now look up. From the sky one flake falls, then another. And just like that—it's snowing. In this beautiful book from debut creator Bomi Park, a young girl wakes up to the year's first snowy day. From her initial glimpse out the window to her poignant adventures—rolling a snowman, making snow angels—the girl's quiet quests are ones all young readers will recognize. Simple, muted text and exquisite, evocative art conjure the excitement of a day spent exploring the wonder of snow—and the magic that, sometimes literally, such a day brings. As subtly joyful as a snow day itself, this book will find its home in the hearts of young adventurers everywhere. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : China
ISBN : OCLC:1342131260

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Teaching Red Scarf Girl by Anonim Pdf

Author : Julia Alvarez
Publisher : Laurel Leaf
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780307433176

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Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez Pdf

Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But by her 12th birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have emigrated to the United States, her Tío Toni has disappeared without a trace, and the government’s secret police terrorize her remaining family because of their suspected opposition of el Trujillo’s dictatorship. Using the strength and courage of her family, Anita must overcome her fears and fly to freedom, leaving all that she once knew behind. From renowned author Julia Alvarez comes an unforgettable story about adolescence, perseverance, and one girl’s struggle to be free.

Author : J.C. Carleson
Publisher : Ember
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-28
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780449809990

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The Tyrant's Daughter by J.C. Carleson Pdf

“Filled with political intrigue and emotional tension, Carleson’s riveting novel features a teenage refugee caught in a web of deceit and conspiracy.” —PW, starred review When her father is killed in a coup, Laila and her mother and brother leave their war-torn homeland for a fresh start in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. At her new high school, Laila makes mistakes, makes friends, and even meets a boy who catches her eye. But this new life brings unsettling facts to light. The American newspapers call her father a brutal dictator and suggest that her family’s privilege came at the expense of innocent lives. Meanwhile, her mother would like nothing more than to avenge his death, and she’ll go to great lengths to regain their position of power. As an international crisis takes shape around her, Laila is pulled in one direction, then another, but there’s no time to sort out her feelings. She has to pick a side now, and her decision will affect not just her own life, but countless others. . . . Inspired by the author's experience as a CIA officer in Iraq and Syria, this book is as timely as it is relevant. Praise for The Tyrant’s Daughter: “Carleson, a former undercover CIA officer, infuses her story with compelling details and gripping authenticity.” —The Boston Globe “Every American should read this book. It’s an eye-opener.” —Suzanne Fisher Staples, Newbery Honor–winning author of Shabanu

Author : Richard Mason
Publisher : august house
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0874839548

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The Red Scarf by Richard Mason Pdf

This coming of age story takes place in 1944 in rural Arkansas where a twelve year old boy named, Richard has a simple dream: he just wants to buy a red scarf for Rosalie, the prettiest girl in school.

Author : Facing History and Ourselves
Publisher : Facing History & Ourselves National Foundation, Incorporated
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-23
Category : History
ISBN : 0981954316

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Teaching Red Scarf Girl by Facing History and Ourselves Pdf

This study guide accompanies Red Scarf Girl, Ji-li Jiang's engaging memoir that provides an insightful window into the first tumultuous years of the Cultural Revolution in China.

Author : Ji-li Jiang
Publisher : Disney-Hyperion
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1423127544

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Lotus and Feather by Ji-li Jiang Pdf

A winter illness left Lotus, a little girl, without a voice and without friends. A hunter's bullet left Feather, a crane, injured and unable to fly. As Lotus nurses Feather back to health, their bond grows. Soon Feather is following Lotus everywhere, even to school! The bird dances to the girl's reed whistle, much to the delight of the other children. One day, when the village floods, Feather helps raise the alarm as Lotus and her grandfather urge their neighbors to get to high ground. Feather is a true friend to Lotus, but the time comes when Lotus must be a true friend to him--by encouraging him to migrate with the rest of the cranes. The next spring, Feather miraculously returns, and that's not all . . . he has brought new life to the nearby lake. Inspired by the true story of a crane that rescued a Chinese village, and graced with sensitive watercolor illustrations, this lovely book about respecting nature offers deep emotion and delightful surprises.