Synopses & Reviews
Jangmi, a young Korean girl, cant bear the thought of leaving her home at 382 Shin Dang Dong and moving to America. At the good-bye party for her family, she and her friend Kisuni sit under the willow tree in the rain, reassuring each other they will stay in touch. The new house in Massachusetts seems forbidding at first. But Jangmis special things arrive, the neighbors bring food, and Jangmi meets a young girl named Mary. By the end of the book, Jangmi is beginning to feel comfortable in her new surroundings. Stirring illustrations mirror the moods of this sensitive story and capture the exotic beauty of Jangmis Korean homeland.
Synopsis
Jangmi, a young Korean girl, can't bear the thought of leaving her home at 382 Shin Dang Dong and moving to America. At the goodbye party for her family, she and her friend Kisuni sit under a tree, reassuring each other they will stay in touch. Stirring illustrations mirror the moods of this sensitive story and capture the exotic beauty of Jangmi's Korean homeland. Full-color illustrations.
Synopsis
A beautiful picture book with a reassuring message and multicultural appeal. Jangmi, a young Korean girl, can't bear the thought of leaving her home at 382 Shin Dang Dong and moving to America. This sensitive story follows Jangmi as she gradually adjusts to her new neighborhood in Massachusetts, meets a young friend and begins to fell comfortable once again.
About the Author
Frances Park and Ginger Park are sisters who were born in the United States to Korean immigrants. They have co-authored three other childrens books focusing on Korea and Korean Americans, including My Freedom Trip, an IRA Childrens Book Award winner. Goodbye, 382 Shin Dang Dong is based on the experience of their older sister.