Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party
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Nine-year-old Ling is very comfortable in her life; her parents are both dedicated surgeons in the best hospital in Wuhan. But when Comrade Li, 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, Ling fears for the safety of her neighbors and, soon, for herself and family. Over the course of four years, Ling manages to grow and blossom, even as she suffers more horrors than many people face in a lifetime.Drawing from her childhood experience, Ying Chang Compestine brings hope and humor to this compelling story for all ages about a girl fighting to survive during the Cultural Revolution in China.”Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party” is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children’s Book of the Year.
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“Ying has authored over 20 books of multiple genres. Her keen interest in cuisine has led her to weave food into her writing — from cookbooks, novels, to picture books for young readers. She is passionate about showcasing Chinese history and culture, as well as promoting the importance of healthy eating and living. Her novel Revolution is Not a Dinner Party, based on her life growing up during the Chinese Cultural Revolution, has won numerous awards globally and has been selected as required reading in schools around the world. Several of her works are currently being optioned for movie adaptations, television series, and video games. Ying has been featured on numerous national television programs and is regularly profiled in prestigious news media agencies, such as The New York Times, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, and Huffington Post in addition to being named one of the “50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading” by the Author’s Show.”
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780805082074
- Publication Date
- August 21, 2007
- Publisher
- Henry Holt & Company
- Page Count
- 248
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Reading Age
- 10 - 14 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2006035465
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 77333486
- Lexile® Level
- 740L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~R
- Est. ATOS® Book Level
- ~4.7
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