Kira-Kira
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Book Description
kira-kira (kee' ra kee' ra): glittering; shining
Glittering. That's how Katie Takeshima's sister, Lynn, makes everything seem. The sky is kira-kira because its color is deep but see-through at the same time. The sea is kira-kira for the same reason. And so are people's eyes. When Katie and her family move from a Japanese community in Iowa to the Deep South of Georgia, it's Lynn w... More
Book Information
Publisher | Atheneum Books For Young Readers |
Binding | Kindle Edition (26 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 9-12 |
# of Pages | 256 |
ISBN-10 | B003YXXVI8 |
Publication Date | 06/20/2008 |
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9/22/2008 Katherine Frey said: Beautifully written. Great for the classroom--Especially if you are looking for something multicultural & realistic.
tags: I recommend, I read
tags: I recommend, I read
9/17/2007 Christy Evers said: a touching story about a Japanese girl dealing with racism and her sisters illness and death. the first half of the book made me smile, the last half made me cry. Well worth reading. (even though I don't usually like books that make me cry)
tags: I recommend, Inspired me, I read
tags: I recommend, Inspired me, I read
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