Grandfather's Journey by Allen Say

A lyrical story told with pictures and words about a Japanese man's travels.
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Resource: Historical Fiction Book
Time: 1900s
Place: America/Japan

Main Character: boy
Age: from young boy to old man

Summary:
The author recounts the story of his grandfather who leaves from Japan to explore America in the early 1900s. The story bridges between America and Japan several times through three generations.  There are gorgeous, full color paintings on each page.  Each picture tells a story and makes the simple story into something beautiful and complex.

Potentially Objectionable Content: None

Reading Level: grade 3-5
Lexile Measure: 650L

Awards: Caldecott Medal (1994)

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