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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. In 1927, Japan sent 58 dolls to America as a gesture of good will. Today, 45 of the dolls are accounted for, but 13 remain missing. This story is told from the per - spective of the dolls, giving readers an imaginary glimpse into their world This is historical fiction novel is written in an intriguing way, alternating points of view between various characters. This could be confusing but Larson makes it work. The benefit is getting to know several children in different circumstances, with the Japanese friendship doll providing continuity and her own perspective. I had to pop out of the story and go research the real friendship dolls out of curiosity. That was fun. This book will especially appeal to young girls, I think. And as a mom of two girls, I want to say that I appreciate how Larson writes for young readers without giving in to what seems like a trend toward edgy content. There's no need for it in this story and it's a nice break from all of the novels bombarding teens that are pushing the boundaries of what's appropriate. Not so much dolls, or Japan, but just vignettes of girls facing challenges who learn wisdom when Miss Kanagawa 'speaks' to them.?á Best for fans of historical fiction.?á I prefer Hitty, Her First Hundred Years.?á But I do like the quote Larson used from Orson Welles: If you want a happy ending, that depends, of course, on where you stop your story."?á Includes pretty good author's notes." no reviews | add a review
Throughout the twentieth century, Miss Kanagawa, one of fifty-eight dolls made to serve as ambassadors from Japan to the United States, travels the country learning to love while changing the lives of those who need her. No library descriptions found. |
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