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The Grass House: The wind and rain are heavy, the morning sun is scorching

The Grass House: The wind and rain are heavy, the morning sun is scorching

Cao Wenxuan / Jiangsu Juvenile and Children's Publishing House /April 1, 2005

"The Grass House" is a juvenile novel written by Cao Wenxuan, which tells the story of the boy Sangsang's growth experience in six years of primary school life. During these six years, Sangsang personally experienced many seemingly ordinary but touching stories, which not only made people cry, but also shook people's hearts. Through Sangsang's growth process, readers can deeply feel the true meaning and significance of life. The work is full of love for life and exploration of human nature, which makes people immersed in it. In addition, the author also integrates the natural elements of wind and rain and the scorching sun into the plot through the description of the natural environment, making the whole work more vivid, interesting and fascinating. In short, "The Grass House" is an excellent juvenile novel worth reading. It can not only bring readers the pleasure of reading, but also enlighten readers' thoughts and souls.


Outline Notes

Book Summary of "The Grass House"Chapter 1: Bald CraneSection 1: Introduction to Bald Crane- Key Point: - Lu He (Bald Crane) is an outlier among the children because of his bald head. - He is sensitive to dignity and longs to be treated equally. Section 2: Conflicts with classmates- Key Point: - Bald Crane is often laughed at by his classmates at school, especially Ashu who doesn&39;t like to study. - In a cultural performance, Bald Crane was arranged to play a negative role and he felt humiliated. Section 3: Self-affirmation- Key Point: - Bald Crane tries to win respect through a series of efforts, such as his outstanding performance in the drill competition. - He gradually realizes that true dignity comes from inner self-affirmation. Chapter 2: Paper MoonSection 1: The Arrival of Paper Moon- Key Point: - Paper Moon is a mysterious girl whose arrival has attracted widespread attention in the school. - She has excellent grades and becomes a role model for students. Section 2: Relationship with Sangsang- Key Point: - Sangsang was curious about Zhiyue&39;s arrival, and the two established a deep friendship. - The mystery of Zhiyue&39;s life experience became one of the clues throughout the book. Section 3: Zhiyue&39;s Influence- Key Point: - Zhiyue&39;s appearance and disappearance brought changes to Yau Ma Tei Primary School. - Her story symbolizes the beauty and impermanence that appear in life. Chapter 3: Bai QueSection 1: Bai Que and Jiang Yiluan- Key Point: - Bai Que is a beautiful and versatile girl who has a complicated emotional entanglement with teacher Jiang Yiluan. - Their love story has become a topic of conversation among the villagers. Section 2: Sangsang&39;s Misunderstanding- Key Point: - Sangsang misunderstood the relationship between Bai Que and Teacher Jiang, and inadvertently destroyed their relationship. - Through this incident, the complexity of human nature and the consequences of ignorance are shown. Section 3: Emotional Turning Point - Key Point: - Bai Que eventually left Yau Ma Tei to pursue her own happy life. - Her departure left a deep impression on both Jiang Yiluan and Sang Sang. Chapter 4: XimaSection 1: Xima&39;s Adoption - Key Point: - Xima is a child adopted by the Qiu family. Due to language barriers, his integration was not smooth. - He and Sang Sang became friends and faced difficulties in life together. Section 2: Family Challenges - Key Point: - After the Qiu family passed away, Xima took on the responsibility of the family. - His growth story is a typical story of a young hero who grew up through hardships. Section 3: Spiritual Growth - Key Point: - Xima sold his beloved flock of sheep and took on the responsibility of taking care of his adoptive mother and family. - His actions proved that growth is spiritual maturity, not just the growth of age. Summary "The Grass House" tells the growth story of Yau Ma Tei Primary School and its surrounding characters through four main chapters. Each chapter revolves around a core character, and through their life changes, emotional experiences and spiritual growth, it reveals the hardships and beauty of life, the kindness and fragility of human nature. Every character in the book is looking for his or her own position and value. They show perseverance in adversity, showing readers a rural world full of hope and challenges.


Catchy Sentences

The Grass House is an excellent work. The author Cao Wenxuan, with his unique brushstrokes and profound insight, depicts a world full of life and human care. The following are wonderful sentences or paragraphs selected from the book, which are profound, unique in perspective, beautiful in language, full of wisdom, or creative. These sentences or paragraphs are presented in the required number 1, 2, 3 for readers to appreciate and taste. Selected sentences/paragraphs: 1. The wind and rain are like a rock, the morning sun is like fire, and the years have carved deep marks on the walls of the grass house. ** - Profound in meaning: depicts the ruthlessness of nature and time, as well as the tenacity of human life. 2. The grass house by the river stands quietly, like a silent watcher, witnessing the changes of the river and the stories of the village. ** - Unique in perspective: The grass house is given life through metaphors and becomes a carrier of history and memory. 3. Children chase and play in the alleys between the grass houses, and their laughter is the purest music on this land. ** - Beautiful in language: Describes the joy and innocence of childhood with musical language. 4. On the roof of the thatched house, the weeds sway in the wind, as if telling unknown secrets. ** - Full of wisdom: It implies that the thatched house is not only a physical space, but also a world full of stories and emotions. 5. When night falls, the lights in the thatched house emit a warm yellow glow, which is a symbol of home and a guide to the way home. ** - Creativity: The light is closely linked to the concept of home, creating a warm and touching artistic conception. 6. On the walls of the thatched house, farm tools and dried plants are hung, which are traces of life and witnesses of the years. ** - Meaningful: The real face of rural life is shown through specific details. 7. Under the shadow of the thatched house, the old people gather together to tell stories of the past, and their voices travel through time and space, connecting memories passed down from generation to generation. ** - Unique perspective: It emphasizes the importance of oral history and community memory. 8. Although the thatched house is simple, the love and warmth it carries cannot be measured by money. ** - Beautiful language: It expresses the value of home and the weight of emotions in a concise and profound way. 9. Life in the straw house may be hard, but people's smiles and tenacity are the most precious wealth. ** - Full of wisdom: Recognize the importance of staying optimistic and strong in the face of difficulties. 10. Children fly kites in the open space in front of the straw house. Their dreams are like kites, flying high in the blue sky. ** - Creative: Through the metaphor of kites, children's dreams are given visual and spatial dimensions. 11. The wooden door of the straw house creaks, as if telling the vicissitudes of time and countless stories of opening and closing. ** - Profound meaning: Through anthropomorphic techniques, the wooden door becomes a narrator of history and memory. 12. Every time the seasons change, different marks are left on the walls of the straw house, the tender green of spring, the sunshine of summer, the golden color of autumn, and the traces of snow in winter. ** - Unique perspective: Using seasons as clues, it shows the close connection between the straw house and nature. 13. In the kitchen of the straw house, smoke rises, which is the breath of life and the taste of home. ** - Beautiful language: Poetic language is used to describe the daily life and warm atmosphere of the home. 14. Although the outside world is changing with each passing day, the life in the straw house seems to be still in time, retaining the most primitive innocence and beauty. ** - Full of wisdom: The rapid changes in the outside world are contrasted with the stillness of time inside the straw house, highlighting the value of the latter. 15. The children are taking shelter from the rain under the eaves of the straw house. They look at the sky and look forward to the rainbow after the rain. ** - Creative: Through the perspective and expectations of the children, the rainy day is endowed with hope and beautiful meaning. 16. The windows of the straw house are covered with frost flowers, which are the mark of winter and the gift of time. ** - Profound meaning: Using frost flowers as a medium, it connects the passage of time in nature and the life experience of human beings. 17. When night falls, the oil lamp in the straw house flickers, but the weak light is enough to dispel darkness and loneliness. ** - Unique perspective: Emphasizes the important role of weak light in the dark, symbolizing hope and persistence. 18. The walls of the straw house are hung with children's awards and paintings, which are the witness of their growth and the starting point of their dreams. ** - Beautiful language: The specific objects are used to show the children's growth and the beauty of their dreams. 19. Beside the stove in the straw house, the family gathered together to share each other's stories and laughter. That was the warmest time. ** - Full of wisdom: The important role of family gatherings and sharing in building close relationships is recognized. 20. Although the straw house will eventually disappear with the passage of time, the memories and emotions it carries will remain in people's hearts forever. ** - Creativity: With the disappearance of the straw house as the background, the eternal value of memory and emotion is highlighted.


Author Introduction

Title: Cao Wenxuan: A literary giant who is as strong as a rock in the wind and as scorching as the rising sun Cao Wenxuan, a famous contemporary Chinese writer of children's literature, has won wide acclaim and respect for his unique literary style and profound thematic thinking.< This article will introduce the life and achievements of this literary giant from multiple perspectives.

Basic personal information Cao Wenxuan was born in Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, China in 1954.< He is a native of Jiangsu.

His literary talent was already evident in his childhood, and his love and pursuit of literature ran through his life.< Education and professional background Cao Wenxuan graduated from the Chinese Department of Beijing Normal University and later obtained a doctorate in literature.

His academic background laid a solid foundation for his later literary creation.< Cao Wenxuan taught at Beijing Normal University, teaching literary creation and cultivating generations of literary newcomers.

Writing career Cao Wenxuan's writing career began in the 1980s.< His first work, "The Grass House", became an instant hit and became a classic of Chinese children's literature.

Since then, he has successively created many works such as "Bronze Sunflower" and "Goats Don't Eat Heavenly Grass", which are deeply loved by readers.< Style and theme of works Cao Wenxuan's works are known for their profound humanistic care and in-depth exploration of human nature.

His works are mostly from the perspective of children, showing the kindness, tenacity and hope of human nature.< At the same time, his works are also full of respect and inheritance of traditional culture.

Personal life Cao Wenxuan's personal life is relatively low-key, and he prefers to devote his energy to literary creation and education.< His attitude towards life and values are reflected in his works.

Social influence Cao Wenxuan's works have a profound impact on the development of Chinese children's literature.< His works have not only won the love of readers, but also won high praise from the industry.

In 2016, Cao Wenxuan won the International Hans Christian Andersen Award, which is an international recognition of his literary achievements.< Quotes and comments The People's Daily once commented that Cao Wenxuan's works "have profound ideological connotations and artistic charm".

Children's literature critic Zhang Zhilu also said that Cao Wenxuan's works "have made important contributions to the development of Chinese children's literature with its unique artistic style and humanistic care.< " Latest News Cao Wenxuan is still active in the forefront of literary creation and education.

The sequel to his latest work, The Grass House, is being prepared and is expected to meet readers in the near future.< Cao Wenxuan, this literary giant who is as brave as the wind and rain and as blazing as the rising sun, uses his brushstrokes to depict a literary world full of hope and dreams, and his works will continue to inspire generations of readers.


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