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Kira-Kira

by Cynthia Kadohata
RM25.79 MYR
Kira-Kira - Thryft
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See the world sparkle in Kira-Kira.

Kira-Kira could be a good read for those who enjoy coming of age stories. It provides a unique perspective of growing up as a Japanese immigrant family in the Deep South. The book captures the essence of hope and finding beauty in difficult times, especially through the eyes of the younger sister, Katie. Kadohata's descriptions and character development are exceptional in showing how the family reacts to the illness of Lynn. Readers will be captivated by the emotions portrayed and will leave feeling inspired.

  • Newbery Medal (2005)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2006)
  • Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for Youth Literature (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Kira-Kira

by Cynthia Kadohata
RM25.79 MYR
ISBN: 9780689856402
Authors: Cynthia Kadohata
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Date of Publication: 2006-12-26
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.96
(rated by 26628 readers)

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 who explains to her why people stop on the street to stare, and it's Lynn who, with her special way of viewing the world, teaches Katie to look beyond tomorrow, but when Lynn becomes desperately ill, and the whole family begins to fall apart, it is up to Katie to find a way to remind them all that there is always something glittering -- kira-kira -- in the future.
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See the world sparkle in Kira-Kira.

Kira-Kira could be a good read for those who enjoy coming of age stories. It provides a unique perspective of growing up as a Japanese immigrant family in the Deep South. The book captures the essence of hope and finding beauty in difficult times, especially through the eyes of the younger sister, Katie. Kadohata's descriptions and character development are exceptional in showing how the family reacts to the illness of Lynn. Readers will be captivated by the emotions portrayed and will leave feeling inspired.

  • Newbery Medal (2005)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2006)
  • Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for Youth Literature (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.