Through compelling reminiscences of his grandfather's life in America and Japan, Allen Say gives us a poignant account of a family's unique cross-cultural experience. He warmly conveys his own love for his two countries, and the strong and constant desire to be in both places at once.
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I like Grandfather's Journey because it is talking about how Allen Say's grandfather feels when he's in California.
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Name:
Eileen
Hometown:
Kobe
Age:
8
Review:
I liked it because it was cool to see all the places he went. The pictures amazed me.
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Name:
Xinyu
Hometown:
Kobe
Age:
8
Review:
I liked the words Allen Say uses. For instance, instead of looked, he used marveled. I also liked his
similes like 'Bombs fell from the sky and scattered lives like leaves in a storm.'
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Name:
Coleman
Hometown:
Kobe
Age:
9
Review:
I like Grandfather's Journey because it is talking about Allen Say's family members,and it is talking about other counties and continents, and its talking about where Allen Say's grandfather was from.
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