Ants in the Book - The Collection of Award-Winning Children's Literature from the 5th National Outstanding Children's Literature Award

Author: Gao Hongbo
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features:
The many amusing stories of Ailan, a Chinese child born in Hanover, Germany, as she navigates the clash of Chinese and Western cultures; the tragicomedy of Shen Zilian, a diligent and musically talented youth who pursues his musical dream; the struggles and sense of melancholy of Liu Geshi as he contemplates the unextinguished "innate heart" of humanity; the experiences, observations, and reflections of Xu Xiaosong, a young travel and adventure enthusiast who explores across China; thrilling and mysterious science fiction stories that unfold in a quiet campus; and the adorable and kind-hearted Little Fool Wolf, who, with the help of her friend Good Rabbit, teaches those who bully her a lesson.
A collection of award-winning works by 13 children's literature writers, including Qin Wenjun, Xue Tao, Zhang Lujie, Wang Yimei, and Wu Ran. Whether it's compelling novels, heartwarming essays, or dynamic poetry, the reflections and insights of adolescents on growth, their passionate pursuit of ideals, and their longing for a better life are expressed through the words, radiating a flower-like smile as they approach us.
Like the National Excellent Children's Literature Award and the Mao Dun Literature Prize, the Lu Xun Literature Prize is one of China's highest honors in literature, organized by the Chinese Writers' Association. It is the only purely literary children's literature award in China. The fifth National Excellent Children's Literature Award selected several of the most outstanding works from 181 excellent new children's literature pieces created between 1998 and 2000. These works reflect the significant progress in children's literature creation in China in recent years. Previous selections had gaps in fable and science fiction categories, but this time, works in both genres were included.