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"[A] transcendent story of love and family." -- The New York Times
*"Superb characterization and an evocative sense of place elevate this story that is at once specific to the experiences of Japanese-American expatriates and yet echoes those of many others. . . . Full of desperate sadness and tremendous beauty." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
*"The push-pull between humanity’s best and worst, and between acceptance and resistance are at the heart of this powerful and joyful work." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
*"Complex and emotionally impactful." -- School Library Journal, starred review
*"Kadohata is superb at writing relationships, and here each unfolds like a flower. . . . Another gift from Kadohata to her readers." -- Booklist, starred review
"This is a book to sink deep into." -- Horn Book Magazine, starred review

A Place to Belong

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    A Hardback by Cynthia Kadohata, Julia Kuo

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      Publisher: Simon & Schuster
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 14/05/2019
      ISBN13: 9781481446648, 978-1481446648
      ISBN10: 1481446649

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review
      "[A] transcendent story of love and family." -- The New York Times
      *"Superb characterization and an evocative sense of place elevate this story that is at once specific to the experiences of Japanese-American expatriates and yet echoes those of many others. . . . Full of desperate sadness and tremendous beauty." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
      *"The push-pull between humanity’s best and worst, and between acceptance and resistance are at the heart of this powerful and joyful work." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
      *"Complex and emotionally impactful." -- School Library Journal, starred review
      *"Kadohata is superb at writing relationships, and here each unfolds like a flower. . . . Another gift from Kadohata to her readers." -- Booklist, starred review
      "This is a book to sink deep into." -- Horn Book Magazine, starred review

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