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Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party

Ying Chang Compestine

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Nine-year-old Ling leads a happy life with her parents, who are both dedicated doctors. Her world gradually starts to disintegrate when Comrade Li, one of Mao's political officers, moves into their apartment. In an atmosphere of increasing mistrust, Ling fears for the safety of her neighbours, and soon for herself and her parents.

This is a powerful story of a girl who comes of age and fights to survive during the Cultural Revolution (1966-1969). Nine-year-old Ling leads a happy life with her parents, who are both dedicated doctors. Her world gradually starts to disintegrate when Comrade Li, one of Mao's political officers, moves into their apartment. In an atmosphere of increasing mistrust, Ling fears for the safety of her neighbours, and soon for herself and her parents. Over the course of four years, and despite witnessing many horrors, Ling not only survives, but manages to bloom as well.

Format:
Paperback / softback
Pages:
256
Publisher:
Walker Books Ltd
ISBN:
9781406315851
Published Date:
7/7/2008
Dimensions:
195mm x 225mm x 15mm
Weight:
170g
Category:
General fiction (Children's / Teenage)

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Format: Paperback / softback

ISBN: 9781406315851

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