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Gr 5–8—Set in 1990s China, Yinfan grows up under the country's one-child policy, surrounded by adults with few kids around outside of school. School is about conformity, from the red scarf she must wear to the unisex uniform and standardized education she receives, even when she moves around for her parents' jobs. She's lonely and seeks friendship where she can, but it is a struggle when Yinfan dislikes many of her own attributes. Providing an opportunity to learn about a global culture during a ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More