The Girl Who Tends Cranes

On a clear summer morning, a young girl unexpectedly receives a baby crane. She nurtures and cares for it until the moment of its wild migration, allowing it to soar freely. She then assists her father in caring for red-crowned cranes, burying her longing for the crane baby. However, when she rescues a crane with a distinctive mark, she realizes it's her beloved crane baby. This book, inspired by Xu Xiu-juan, the "first environmental martyr of New China," beautifully portrays the challenging yet pure lives of early animal protection workers, weaving a poignant and melodious pastoral poem.