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Grandfather's journey by Allen Say · Booklabria

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Grandfather's journey

Children's fictionSocial life and customs

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First published: 1993
Editions: 8 in 3 languages

Synopsis

A Japanese American man recounts his grandfather's journey to America which he later also undertakes, and the feelings of being torn by a love for two different countries.

Subjects: Children's fiction
Social life and customs
United States
Manners and customs
Picture books
Travel
Set in: United States
Japan

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Editions

8 in 3 languages

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English6 French1 Japanese1

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