I usually don't like historical fiction but this was really good! It's about the Chinese cultural revolution and it's well written and easy to understand. Plus, the girl on the cover is actually the author at a young age. How cool is that?!
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Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party
(2007, Fiction - Historical Fiction, Written by Ying Compestine)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
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Excellent intro to scary time in Chinese history.
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for Ages 10 and Up
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About Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party
Parents need to know that children and adults are beaten, bullied, and terrorized, and two adults attempt suicide, one successfully.
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- Families can talk about the Cultural Revolution. Why would people behave this way. Why didn't they fight back? Why did Niu join the Red Guards?
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