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Grandfather's Journey
by Allen Say
Houghton Mifflin Company
This autobiographical reminiscence describes the wanderlust of the author's grandfather, who is torn between love for his native Japan and for California. Missing one place while in the other, the grandfather is always longing to be where he isn't. The grandson inherits his grandfather's love of travel, and like him, longs to be in both places at the same time. Soft-hued paintings decorate this quiet testament of love for both family and place.
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Ideas to Explore Together
Before you read: What is a journey? Have you ever taken a journey? To where? What did you see? How did you feel about being away from home?
As you read: When grandfather was in Japan, he wished he was in America. When he was in America, he wished he was in Japan. Why do you think he felt that way?
After you read: Why do you think the grandson said at the end of the story that he understands his grandfather now?
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