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A sensitively written, real-life story about a boy called Little Leap Forward, growing up in the hutongs of Beijing in the 1960s, at the time of the Cultural Revolution. Little Leap Forward offers children an intimate and immediate account of a child's experiences as Mao Tse Tungs Great Leap Forward policy tightens its grips on China.
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This book offers a heartfelt glimpse into what life was like for a young boy during a turbulent period in China’s history. It’s a quiet yet powerful story that can really help readers understand how large political movements directly impact individual lives, especially from a child's perspective. If you're interested in history told through personal stories, this is a poignant choice.
