description: An outstanding student and much admired leader of her class, Ji-Li Jiang was poised for a shining future in the Communist party until the Cultural Revolution of 1966. Told with simplicity, innocence and grace, this unforgettable memoir gives a child's eye view of a terrifying time in 20th-century history--and of one family's indomitable courage under fire. ALA 1998 Notable Children's Book; ALA 1998 Best Books for Young Adults.
title: Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution
titlecomplete: Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution
genres: China, Historical, History, Asia, Biography Memoir, Middle Grade, Biography, School, Memoir, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 15209
places: China
awards: awardedAt: 883641600000
name: Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature
publisher: Recorded Books