Kira-Kira; by, Cynthia Kadohata: was a very, very good book. And a very well written story. I really liked how the author put things into words, and what the older sister, Lynn had to say about things. I liked Lynn's output life, for the story, and how she somehow comforted the whole family, especially her little sister Katie, who was the one telling the story. I really did like the whole story, the plot, the details, and everything else.
Summary of the Story: This story was about when the Takeshima's (Katie's and Lynn's family) moved to Georgia and what their life was like there as Japanese. Lynn is the one who teaches Katie many things and why people would stop to stare at them. But, when Lynn becomes desperately ill, the family is pulled apart. And it was up to Katie to help pull her family back together.
The story shows how close families really are and what can happen when one thing (like Lynn's illness) occurs. It also tells about differently Japanese are treated in the city. One last thing this story showed is there is always something glittering (kira-kira) in the future even when something goes terribly wrong.
This wasn't really the type of story I'd usually read, but I really liked and would have to give it 5 out 5 stars.
this one made me cry. i could smell that fish or was it chicken factory - the author painted such a good description.
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