Description
Nine-year-old Ling has a more than happy life. Her parents are both dedicated surgeons at the most productive hospital in Wuhan, and her father teaches her English as they listen to Voice of The united states each evening on the radio. But when 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 and hatred, Ling fears for the safety of her neighbors, and soon, for herself and her circle of relatives. For the next four years, Ling will suffer more horrors than many of us face in an entire life. Will she be capable to grow and blossom under the oppressive rule of Chairman Mao? Or will fighting to live on destroy her spirit—and end her life?
Book Details:
- Format: Paperback
- Publication Date: 9/29/2009
- Pages: 272
- Reading Level: Age 10 and Up