Description
| Publisher: | Scholastic Asia |
| Series: | Guided Reading |
| Published: | |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Author: | John Son |
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| Guide Reading Level(US): | Z |
| Reading Recovery Level: | 35 |
| Lexile: | 840L |
| Text type: | Non Fiction |
| ISBN: |
9780439435390 |
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Jin-Han begins his story with his first memory, when at age two he loses his hat to a sudden gust of wind. While he never finds that particular hat, his search for his "hat" - his identity - coincides with his family's search for their place in America. Struggles in Korea, losses during the Korean War, and the decision to leave behind loved ones to create a better future in a new, foreign place are all a part of Jin-Han's wise, funny story. But at the heart of this insightful novel is his coming of age and a growing awareness of others' perceptions of him. |