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Ming survived the famine that killed his parents during China's "Great Leap Forward", and lives a hard but adequate life, working in the fields.When a group of city boys comes to the village as part of a Communist Party re-education program, Ming and his friends aren't sure what to make of the new arrivals. They're not used to hard labor and village life. But despite his reservations, Ming befriends a charming city boy called Li. The two couldn't be more different, but slowly they form a bond over evening swims and shared dreams.But as the bitterness of life under the Party begins to take its toll on both boys, they begin to imagine the impossible: freedom.
About the Author
Thanks for visiting. I'm a children's author originally from New York City and now living in Sydney. My first book, Chook Chook: Mei's Secret Pets was published by the University of Queensland Press in 2012. It's about a little girl and her dancing chickens and the crazy hi jinks they get up to!I love talking about writing, reading and anything creative. I also LOVE food! Please drop me a note and say hi!Thanks for reading.Wai
