When Katie was young her sister taught her to say Kira-Kira, the Japanese word for glitter when she was young. Kira-Kira is the word that best suits her as she struggles with her family to cope with life as a Japanese American family in the 1950's and terminal illness of a family member. The story is loving, full of lively characters and descriptions, and sad. A rewarding read.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Kira - Kira by Cynthia Kadohata
When Katie was young her sister taught her to say Kira-Kira, the Japanese word for glitter when she was young. Kira-Kira is the word that best suits her as she struggles with her family to cope with life as a Japanese American family in the 1950's and terminal illness of a family member. The story is loving, full of lively characters and descriptions, and sad. A rewarding read.
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