stephen-wild ginger

I'm about half way through the book and i like it so far. it has a good story line, as well as gives good background information on how life was during that era for many children. i would hate having to memorize all of Mao's quotations. it was really unfair when Wild Ginger won the citing contest but didn't win due to her heritage. i think my favorite character is Evergreen because he is awarded the title of winning the contest, but is very modest, and tries to help Wild Ginger and Maple. he helps them fight off Hot Pepper and her "dragon" brothers. i am very interested to see how the book will end.