This was a fun book to read. Jean Fritz is one of our favorite children’s history writers. I got a kick out of reading how boring her teacher made history. {G}
Jean grew up as a Third Culture Kid in China. She was 13 before she saw America and her grandparents. I found the glimpse of life in China fascinating. I also was able to relate to her feelings of patriotism for a country she didn’t live in, homesickness for a place that wasn’t yet home, and defensiveness when she DID arrive home on behalf of the China she’d left behind.
If you like Jean Fritz’ books, or are interested in China or growing up as a Third Culture Kid, I think you’ll find this a quick and worthwhile read.
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