Red Scarf Girl
No. of pages 304
Published: 1998
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"Red Scarf Girl" by Ji-li Jiang is a poignant memoir set during the Cultural Revolution in China. The story follows Ji-li, a twelve-year-old girl as she navigates the turbulent political climate of the time. Raised in a loyal Communist family, Ji-li's life is turned upside down as the government begins persecuting those deemed “class enemies.” As friendships strain and family loyalty is tested, Ji-li grapples with her identity, societal expectations, and the harsh realities of power and privilege. Through her journey, she learns about courage, sacrifice, and the impact of political ideology on personal lives. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 304 pages in this book. This book was published in 1998 by Perfection Learning .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Ontario Library Association Forest of Reading Blue Spruce Award
This book was recognised in the Blue Spruce Award category by the Ontario Library Association Forest of Reading Awards.
Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
Children's Books of Distinction Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Children's Books of Distinction Award.
This book features the following character:
Ji-Li Jiang
This book features the character Ji-Li Jiang.