Little Ghost at Home

Author: Chen Lei
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: The "Gimlet Series" novels are a "book locked in a drawer, never to be opened by parents." The protagonist, Gimlet Star, is a child with a vivid personality. He is smart, quick-witted, unwilling to follow the rules, and has a playful nature, always preferring to have his own opinions. On the surface, he seems like a troubled youth, but in reality, it is children like Gimlet Star who are more adaptable. Liu Yiran, Qiao Yuting, Su Xiaobing, Xiaohandou, Li Mengtao, and others are all familiar figures among classmates. This is a cool novel filled with the spirit of contemporary children, yet it also maintains its social educational significance. The author subtly weaves in some educational concepts into the novel's content, which serves as an edutainment for children. Adults who read it find it endlessly engaging, with each chapter leaving a rich aftertaste, as if they have relived their own childhood in a different way. During the vacation, Gimlet Star accidentally meets Wei Ruozhou, a sixth grader. Wei Ruozhou's father passed away due to work-related reasons, and his mother lost her job two years ago, putting the family under immense financial pressure. Gimlet Star and his friends learn that many classmates, like Liu Yiran, have also experienced parental job losses, which has caused great emotional distress. After enduring numerous hardships and setbacks, Gimlet Star and his friends help Wei Ruozhou's mother establish a "Start Over School Uniform Recycling Station" and write and perform a musical and dance drama titled "Never Give Up," which reflects the resilience of laid-off workers and their children. The play creates a sensation at the art festival.