Finding Junie Kim

Finding Junie Kim
Ellen Oh
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NZ$ 39.99
Hardback
h210 x 140mm - 368pg
10 Jun 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780062987983
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For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Amina' s Voice comes abreathtaking own voices story of family, hope, and survival from Ellen Oh, cofounder of We Need Diverse Books. When Junie Kim is faced with middle school racism, she learns of her grandparents' extraordinary strength and finds her voice. Inspired by her mother' s real-life experiences during the Korean War, Oh' s characters are real and riveting. "Both unique and universal, timely and timeless. " -Padma Venkatraman, Walter Award-winning author of The Bridge Home"A moving story that highlights how to find courage in the face of unspeakable hardship. " -Hena Khan, award-winning author of Amina' s Voice"Junie discovers where she comes from and gains the courage to make a difference in the future. " -Wendy Wan-Long Shang, award-winning author of The Great Wall of Lucy WuJunie Kim just wants to fit in. So she keeps her head down and tries not to draw attention to herself. But when racist graffiti appears at her middle school, Junie must decide between staying silent or speaking out. Then Junie' s history teacher assigns a project and Junie decides to interview her grandparents, learning about their unbelievable experiences as kids during the Korean War. Junie comes to admire her grandma' s fierce determination to overcome impossible odds, and her grandpa' s unwavering compassion during wartime. And as racism becomes more pervasive at school, Junie taps into the strength of her ancestors and finds the courage to do what is right. Finding Junie Kim is a reminder that within all of us lies the power to overcome hardship and emerge triumphant.
"An obvious labor of love, shedding light on both present-day problems and an often-overlooked war, tackling extremely challenging subjects like racism, depression, suicidal ideation, death, and even gruesome war crimes. But there is also fierce familial love, supportive friendship, and an undercurrent of hope that buoys Junie in her worst times and helps her endure and grow. Junie' s difficult journey is certainly one worth taking. " -- Booklist (starred review) "An intergenerational tale that highlights a girl' s growing confidence and awareness. " -- Kirkus Reviews "Oh conveys the legacy of bravery, tenderness, and forgiveness alongside the fallout of intergenerational trauma in a complex novel that touches on gender discrimination and racism, mental health, and imperialism and civil war. . . Junie' s healthy and inclusive family dynamic contributes warmth and hopefulness, and her grandparents' backstories and personal integrity in the face of hardship are thoughtfully drawn. " -- Publishers Weekly "Filled with unforgettable characters, this profoundly moving story about a girl' s search for self is at once both unique and universal, timely and timeless. A book that should be on every shelf. " -- Padma Venkatraman, Walter Award-winning author of The Bridge Home "Any reader who has been fortunate enough to hear stories from their grandparents will recognize the power of Junie' s experiences. By listening to her grandparents talk about their choices and bravery during the Korean War, Junie discovers part of where she comes from, and gains the courage to make a difference in the future. " -- Wendy Wan-Long Shang, award-winning author of The Great Wall of Lucy Wu "A beautifully moving story that cleverly spans generations and continents and highlights how to find courage and resilience in the face of unspeakable hardship. Junie Kim is a wonderful, thoughtful protagonist who grows as she learns hard truths about the devasting Korean War, about herself and how she relates to challenges in the world today, and about the power of friendship and family. " -- Hena Khan, Award-winning author of Amina' s Voice
Ellen Oh is the author of the Prophecy trilogy and the upcoming middle grade Spirit Hunters. She is a Brooklyn native, attended NYU undergrad, and has a law degree from Georgetown. She lives with family in Bethesda, MD.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780062987983
Published: 10 Jun 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: HarperCollins
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Hardback
Height: 210mm
Width: 140mm
Weight: 430g
Pages: 368

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