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How did Ji-Li characterize her childhood before her twelfth birthday?

Yu Ji-Li characterise her childhood before her twelfth birthday as happy, just like the meaning of her name Ji-Li (lucky and beautiful), because her pare…moreJi-Li characterise her childhood before her twelfth birthday as happy, just like the meaning of her name Ji-Li (lucky and beautiful), because her parents and paternal grandmother expected her to be a happy girl. Its a quiet sad story, but its true. 'Black' class people were treated the same way during the Cultural Revolution in China.(less)

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How many pages are there?

Sofia 285 pages in Red Scarf Girl

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Is it suitable reading for a precocious 12 year old?

Aberdeen Callaway It definitely is! Me and my classmates read this book in 6th grade and it was a great reading level for all of us. We understood the book very well so…moreIt definitely is! Me and my classmates read this book in 6th grade and it was a great reading level for all of us. We understood the book very well so I think reading this book at 12 is a good choice. (less)

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