| Goodbye, 382 Shin Dang Dong Contributor(s): Park, Frances (Author) |
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ISBN: 0792279859 ISBN-13: 9780792279853 Publisher: National Geographic Kids OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2002 Annotation: Jangmi, a young Korean girl, can't bear the thought of leaving her home at 382 Shin Dang Dong and moving to America. At the goodbye party for her family, she and her friend Kisuni sit under a tree, reassuring each other they will stay in touch. Stirring illustrations mirror the moods of this sensitive story and capture the exotic beauty of Jangmi's Korean homeland. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Asian American - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Asia - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2001002976 |
| Lexile Measure: 620 |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 9.46" W x 11.1" (0.83 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Ethnic Orientation - Asian - Ethnic Orientation - Korean - Topical - Friendship |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 65622 Reading Level: 3.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A beautiful picture book with a reassuring message and multicultural appeal. Jangmi, a young Korean girl, can't bear the thought of leaving her home at 382 Shin Dang Dong and moving to America. This sensitive story follows Jangmi as she gradually adjusts to her new neighborhood in Massachusetts, meets a young friend and begins to fell comfortable once again. |