INSIDE THE STORY: Setting: Old Beijing: The narrative takes place in the bustling streets and traditional communities of Beijing’s past, perfectly expressing the spirit of the city’s everyday existence. Lao Chen and Blackie’s Bond: The story revolves around the strong emotional bond that exists between Lao Chen, a senior rickshaw puller, and Blackie, his beloved […]
Story: Diary of a Wimpy Kid series written by Jeff Kinney
INSIDE THE STORY: Greg’s Diary Entries: The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Greg Heffley’s diary entries. Greg candidly shares his thoughts, experiences, and daily struggles. Middle School Life: The series revolves around Greg’s experiences in middle school. Readers witness the challenges of friendships, school assignments, and the quest for popularity. Family Dynamics: Greg’s interactions […]
Story: Curious George written by H.A. Rey
INSIDE THE STORY: Introduction of Curious George: George is a playful and inquisitive monkey living in the jungle. He is caught by a kind man in a yellow hat. City Adventures: The man brings George to the city, where George encounters numerous new and intriguing things. Curiosity Gets Him in Trouble: Despite good intentions, George’s […]
Story: Corduroy written by Don Freeman
INSIDE THE STORY: Setting: The story takes place in a department store where Corduroy, a small stuffed bear, resides. Main Character: Corduroy is a small, endearing stuffed bear eagerly awaiting adoption by someone special. Inciting Incident: Lisa, a little girl, expresses interest in adopting Corduroy, but her mother hesitates due to a missing button on […]
Story: Clifford the Big Red Dog written by Norman Bridwell
INSIDE THE STORY: Gift of a Tiny Puppy: The narrative commences with a little girl receiving a small, red puppy as a gift, setting the stage for the extraordinary journey that follows. Unprecedented Growth: The small pup undergoes an incredible transformation, growing into the largest dog in the world. This central premise serves as the […]
Story: Lust, Caution written by Eileen Chang
INSIDE THE STORY: Summary of the Story Lust, Caution written by Eileen Chang Stealing information during a war Shanghai: Set against the backdrop of Shanghai during World War II, the story explores the complexity of political plots, secret operations, and intelligence. Infection and Attraction: The main character, Wong Chia Chi, is drawn into a dangerous […]
Story: Nine Continents written by Xiaolu Guo
INSIDE THE STORY: Summary of the Story of Nine Continents written by Xiaolu Guo” China’s Cultural Revolution: Guo shows the cultural shifts, challenges, and poverty of the era in an honest portrayal of growing up in a rural area during the Cultural Revolution. Personal hardships and determination: The memoir covers Guo’s personal hardships as well […]
Story: Love on a Barren Mountain written by Guo Xiaolu
INSIDE THE STORY: Setting: On a lonely mountain, in a faraway Chinese village, lies the story. Characters: Liang, A mountain farmer and uneasy goat herder. Yu, A young lady who travels to the mountain community in search of safety from her turbulent background. Relationship Development: As Liang and Yu spend time together in the loneliness […]
Story: Becoming Madame Mao written by Anchee Min
INSIDE THE STORY: Early Life of Jiang Ching: The book looks into a small beginning of Jiang Ching and her ambitions as an actor growing up in a place of extreme need. Meets Mao: Jiang Ching becomes a part of politics as a result of meeting Mao Zedong, the head of the Chinese Communist Party. […]
Story: The Sun Shines over the Sanggan River written by Dai Qing
INSIDE THE STORY: Setting: It takes place in the village of Sanggan River during the Chinese Cultural Revolution and captures the shifts and changes in society that have an effect on the rural communities. The central character: A small boy named Xiaolin is the primary character. Different villagers, each with their own difficulties, positions in […]