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kira-kira (kee'ra kee'ra): glittering; shining This is Katie Takeshima's first word, taught to her by big sister Lynn. Lynn is the person who can always make things glitter, even when the family is forced to move from a Japanese community in Iowa to the less welcoming Deep South of Georgia. As a member of one of the seven Japanese families in a large town, Katie is initially friendless, attracting stares on the street. But she is too busy having fun with her sister to take notice - Lynn reads to her, and explains the important things in life with an unquenchable sense of optimism. When Lynn becomes seriously ill, she is slowly sapped of her vital energy, rendering it Katie's responsibility to make things 'kira-kira'. From stealing a bottle of pink nail varnish for her sister to trying harder at school, she finds ways to keep hope alive, even as Lynn's health deteriorates further. This is a truly inspirational story, told with humour and subtlety.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Katie has been moved from her home to live in the Deep South. She idolises her sister, Lynnie, who makes everything seem alive and beautiful. However as the girls get older, they begin to grow apart slightly. When Lynnie becomes terminally ill, it is up to Katie to find the Kira Kira (the beautiful things) in life.
What made me like Kira Kira is that it is written with such child- like innocence. Katie is not particularlr pretty or clever in her eyes, but nevertheless an excellent main character. Kira Kira is poignant, beautiful, sad and completely compelling. I am both shocked and amazed that no- one else has reviewed this tremendous book.
What made me like Kira Kira is that it is written with such child- like innocence. Katie is not particularlr pretty or clever in her eyes, but nevertheless an excellent main character. Kira Kira is poignant, beautiful, sad and completely compelling. I am both shocked and amazed that no- one else has reviewed this tremendous book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I read this book in the original paper format, but I decided to write a review on here too. The story is narrated in first person, almost instantly capturing your full attention and, before long. your heart too. Tragic, compelling, beautiful and an example of work that is truly Kira-Kira!
P.S. Please read this, I promise you'll love it and it will stay with you for life! ^-^
P.S. Please read this, I promise you'll love it and it will stay with you for life! ^-^
Format:Paperback
Although this is a book for juniors, I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Kind of reminded me of my relationship with my sister in our childhood, the way we looked after each other. Made me smile, brought tears to my eyes. The way Cynthia tells the story in simple writing also delivers the story well.
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