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When My Name Was KeokoWhen My Name Was KeokoLinda Sue Park
 

When My Name Was Keoko

by Linda Sue Park

Inspired by her own family's stories of living in South Korea during the Japanese occupation in the years preceding World War II, Newbery Medal-winning author Linda Sue Park chronicles the compelling story of two siblings, 10-year-old Sun-hee and 13-year-old Tae-yul, and their battle to maintain their identity and dignity during one of Korea's most difficult and turbulent times. In... (read more)

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AspiringAuthor
  • Rated 5 stars

“I really enjoy this story, even though I've had to read it THREE times for school and library purposes. Well, I love Linda Sue Park's books anyway. This story was based on the author's own family.

Sun-Hee and her elder brother live in Korea when it is occupied by the Japanese in the Second World War. They have to deal with many hardships. Their mother's beloved Rose of Sharon tree, a symbol of Korea's freedom, is cut down and replaced with the Japanese cherry tree. Their uncle is...”

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  • Rated 4.148936 stars
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  • Rated 4.5 stars
  

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  • Jillian S

    jillian s said:

    “Is it the history take makes you mad? Do you find it accurate? There's many people who didn't know this took place in our history and I found this book to really powerful!”

    posted Sunday, April 13 2008
  • missmissy1013

    missmissy1013 said:

    “i'm reading it right now and its really making me mad since i'm Korean. But every time i put it down when i read it it makes want to just keep on reading. It is a good book but its kind of making me mad. But still good.”

    posted Thursday, January 31 2008
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