Genre: Historical Fiction
Summary:
This is the story of a cross-cultural family. It begins with the author's memories of his grandfather, who left Japan for California, and eventually returned to Japan with his family. Though the grandfather was happy to be home in Japan, he missed the mountains and rivers he left behind. When his grandfather dies, the author, who grew up in Japan, decides to see the mountains and rivers his grandfather missed so much. He stays in California, but like his grandfather, never forgets his homeland.
Summary:
This is the story of a cross-cultural family. It begins with the author's memories of his grandfather, who left Japan for California, and eventually returned to Japan with his family. Though the grandfather was happy to be home in Japan, he missed the mountains and rivers he left behind. When his grandfather dies, the author, who grew up in Japan, decides to see the mountains and rivers his grandfather missed so much. He stays in California, but like his grandfather, never forgets his homeland.
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Meet the Author: Allen Say
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Allen Say's newest book, The Favorite Daughter, is dedicated to his daughter Yuriko.
“My new book The Favorite Daughter is a late thank-you note to my daughter Yuriko that has taken 20 years to write — to thank her for being my daughter who has always been as lovely as her name, The Child of the Lily,” explains Say.
“My new book The Favorite Daughter is a late thank-you note to my daughter Yuriko that has taken 20 years to write — to thank her for being my daughter who has always been as lovely as her name, The Child of the Lily,” explains Say.
Facts about Japan
Grandfather's Journey AR #7570 B.L. 3.6 0.5 pts.