| Goldfish and Chrysanthemums Contributor(s): Cheng, James (Author), Chang, Michelle (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1600608892 ISBN-13: 9781600608896 Publisher: Lee & Low Books OUR PRICE: $9.86 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2003 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Multigenerational - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Asian American - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emigration & Immigration |
| Dewey: E |
| Lexile Measure: 610 |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 8.24" W x 10.34" (0.29 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Asian - Ethnic Orientation - Chinese - Topical - Family - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 69000 Reading Level: 3.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Chinese American girl helps preserve her grandmother's childhood memories of China by creating a special garden for her in America. Nancy is helping Ni Ni (Grandma) in the kitchen when a letter arrives from China. Ni Ni grows sad when she reads that her childhood home is being torn down, along with the chrysanthemum-filled garden and fish pond she has always loved. After Nancy wins two goldfish at the summer fair, she comes up with an idea to keep Ni Ni's memories of the garden alive. Nancy gets to work the very next morning, and as the surprise takes shape, the familiar beauty of home brings the entire family together. Goldfish and Chrysanthemums shows us all how one young girl can make a difference in the lives of the people she loves. This tender story is a testament to the special bonds that tie us together within families and across generations. |