
Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party
“Readers should remain rapt by Compestine''s storytelling throughout this gripping account of life during China''s Cultural Revolution.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year
The summer of 1972, before I turned nine, danger began knocking on doors all over China.
Nine-year-old Ling has a very happy life. Her parents are both dedicated surgeons at the best ...
“Readers should remain rapt by Compestine''s storytelling throughout this gripping account of life during China''s Cultural Revolution.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year
The summer of 1972, before I turned nine, danger began knocking on doors all over China.
Nine-year-old Ling has a very happy life. Her parents are both dedicated surgeons at the best ...
