Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party

Written by Ying Chang Compestine

A young girl's world unravels as political turmoil invades her home.

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248 pages· 740L

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Bookroo's summary

In Wuhan, nine-year-old Ling's life is upended when a political officer moves into her home, sparking fear and mistrust. As the Cultural Revolution intensifies, Ling must navigate a world of danger and uncertainty. Can she find hope and resilience amidst the chaos threatening her family and neighbors? This gripping tale of survival and growth reveals the strength of a young girl facing unimaginable challenges.

From the publisher

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.