Content Introduction

A story on the growth of a Chinese child from western Hunan. Sha Ji, a six-year-old girl, whose parents are busy at work, is sent to live at grandma Yun’s home, in a remote town. In this small town, there are two special half doors—an exterior door divided in two horizontally; either half can be closed or open independently—in all house. From standing on wooden bench, putting head on doorframe to see walkers passing by, to getting in and out through the half door, seven years passed. Sha Ji grows up in endless happiness and perplexities. Then, she leaves…

Author Introduction

Peng Xuejun, famous children’s literature writer and member of Chinese Writers’Association. Her works won Song Qingling Children’s Literature Prize, Chen Bochui Children’s Literature Prize, and Bing Xin Children’s Literature Prize.