Publishers Weekly stated that the book's "clarity" is not inhibited by its "passionate tone", and that using non-overt ways to criticize political corruption and authoritarianism was an astute technique.[3]
Kirkus Reviews stated that the book is "a very painful, very personal- -therefore accessible--history."[4]
Cindy Kane of Common Sense Media recommended the book for persons ages twelve and older and ranked it four of five stars.[5]
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The Question and Answer section for Red Scarf Girl is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
She narrates the whole exposition in first person.
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Despite the fact that her family were vilified, their home ransacked and belongings stolen; despite the fact that her father was arrested and imprisoned when he had done nothing wrong; despite that fact that beloved teachers who had won awards...
