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My Brother, My Sister, and I

My Brother, My Sister, and I

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Touching
Review: My Brother, My Sister, and I is a very good book for young adult to read, so that they could understand they are lucky to have what they had. This is a very touching book, Yoko Watkins really did a great job.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A Sequel to Remember
Review: My Brother, Sister, And I, by Yoko Kawashima, is a poignant sequel to the exciting book So Far From The Bamboo Grove. This book is about a young girl, Yoko (the author), during WW2. Originally Japanese, Yoko and her family lived in Korea until WW2 began and were forced to flee to Japan, destroyed by the war. Unfortunately, Yoko, her mother, and her sister had to leave her brother and father behind, for they were not home at the time. During the journey, they meet with her brother, although sadly, her mother dies. Now Yoko is left with no parents, no money, and only a brother and sister for income. Will they live?
I recommend this book because the reader can learn about how the poor were treated in Japan. Yoko, who only had a few haggard clothes, continued school in Japan. At school, the rich girls repeatedly teased and nagged Yoko for how poor she was, although she was rather studious. The girls also try to pull pranks on her throughout the year. As Yoko walked the streets, the girls as well as other people would laugh and tease her. Yoko was only able to make a few friends other than her brother and sister, and those friends were mostly old people who she had helped. Also in this book, the reader can see what the war was like for the people in Japan. Many families were also made poor by the war, just like the Kawashimas, and tried to build houses out of sticks under bridges. The poor killed each other over a few blankets or pairs of old clothes. Many families were infected by radiation and were losing each other. Yoko and her family were considered lucky to live in a run-down factory. This excellent book will touch your heart as you read about the tragic events in Yoko's family and all over Japan during WW2.
Some people may agree that this book is good, but lacks action. Sure, this book is more about Yoko making a living, starting from nothing, but it does not need an aspect of action and gore. This book is still poignant and surprising, and does have a twist of action here and there. Besides, if action is a desire in a book, read So Far From The Bamboo Grove. Again, My Brother, Sister, and I is a great book, and readers can learn how the poor were treated in Japan and how WW2 affected families in Japan. It is surprising that an author writing about her own life can make a masterpiece so good that it seems like a fiction story. Read My Brother, Sister, and I!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: the sequel to So Far From the Bamboo Grove
Review: The struggle of Yoko's family goes on, as they try to adjust to their new life. Poverty does not keep the siblings from having the usual quarrels, and they are hoping with all their hearts for the return of their father. It is painful to read about Yoko being chastised at school, but there are more serious problems created by accusations of murder. If you enjoyed So Far From the Bamboo Grove, you will be just as enthralled with Watkins' continuation.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: So Far from the Bamboo is the book that comes before this!!!
Review: This book gave a insightful look into the life of a girl, whos life was torn apart by war. It was fantasic and a definite page turner. You must read this book!! Be sure to read So far from the Bamboo Grove, it tells the story of how the Kawashimas got back to their homeland of Japan.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Oustanding!!!
Review: This book has influenced me very much. It teaches you many things and I recommend it to everyone, including adults.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: WOW!!!
Review: This book is a wonderful book. I have read it over 3 times now and I still want to read it again. Before I read the book I had some sibling problems, and after reading it I am now closer to my sisters. It teaches you how much you need your family and what they can do for you. I think it is more than a 5 star book. It should be a 100 star book. I think if most people in the world read it our world would be changed. It would be peaceful and people would not get into big arguments. That is how much this book can change us. If you don't beleive me you should read this wonderful, fantastic, brilliant book by Yoko Kawashima Watkins. It is one novel you'll never forget!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: beautiful story
Review: This book is beautifully written. The stories are thought-provoking. I liked the characters: Hideyo, Ko and Litte One. They all strong, courageous people with many special qualities. Their kindness to each other stands out against their many trials.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: beautiful story
Review: This book is beautifully written. The stories are thought-provoking. I liked the characters: Hideyo, Ko and Litte One. They all strong, courageous people with many special qualities. Their kindness to each other stands out against their many trials.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Great Read
Review: This book was assigned to read over the summer before 7th grade. I was SO glad, because I had read the first book of the two, So Far From The Bamboo Grove, which I finished in a day, and it was such a captivating novel. My Brother, My Sister, and I is the sequel to the first book, where Yoko Kawashima, her sister, and her mother all flee from Korea due to World War I events. In this book, Yoko, her sister Ko, and her brother move to a hospital when Ko is injured. Then the siblings are accused of arson, theft, and murder, and have to put the pieces of the puzzle back together to figure out who actually committed these crimes. I finished this 226 page book in two days, because I just could not put it down! This is a great and intruiging true story for readers of all ages.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This book was GREAT!
Review: This book was very, very good. I loved this book so much I finished it in 3 days. I could picture EVERYTHING in my mind since it was so interesting and descriptive. I wonder what happened to Yoko's, Ko's, and Hideyo's father. I can't believe Yoko's mean classmates called her "rag picker" just because she wasn't wealthy like everyone else. It was cool when she pulled on Kyoko's hair and she didn't even get in trouble by the principal. I recommend everybody of all ages should read this book. Steven Yum, American School In Japa


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