Gao, Wenqian
Contents: Introduction / by Andrew J. Nathan -- The kiss of death -- The making of a revolutionary -- A young communist in Europe -- Building the infrastructure of revolution -- Birds of a different feather -- A rising star -- Trapping the "Chinese Khrushchev" -- "Preparing to take the test" -- "A man of both sides" -- A whirlpool of absurdity -- No exit -- Heir pre-emptive -- Night flight -- Whither...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PublicAffairs 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 ZHOU, ENLAI WENCao, Wenxuan
Summary: Ah Mei has always been close to her French grandmother, Nainai, and is proud to look like her. But in their home city of Shanghai, many people are suspicious of their European heritage and looks. Politics and war make 1960s Shanghai a difficult place to grow up, especially when the family silk business is given over to the government and they are left with their beloved home and little else. Ah...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC CAOCao, Wenxuan
Summary: Under a burning sun on the dry grassland, animals ranging from a tiny field mouse to a large elephant fight over a bit of shade until they learn a better way.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Imprint 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CAOCao, Wenxuan
Summary: A single feather, blown about by the wind, asks a variety of birds if she belongs to them but is dismissed time and again until she gives up her quest.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Archipelago Books 0000
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CAOWenxuan, Cao
Summary: This Chinese take on the ugly duckling story covers the themes of inclusion and belonging, friendship and support, and ultimately how to find your way in the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cardinal Media, LLC 2018