When My Name Was Keoko
This book falls into a category of books to which I have referred several times in the past: enjoyed post-book club. When I read it through, my initial reaction what that it was nice; it was a nice story about a girl, her brother, and how her family coped with the war. It was only after I attended the book club discussion that the intricacies of the story came to life. The discussion helped me to understand in my heart what I already understood in my head (thanks ladies).This story focuses on
AND, I taught it! First read: I want to teach this book. I want to teach this book. I want to teach this book.I've decided that I'm tired of WWII units only being about Hitler and the Holocaust. I suggest that teachers bring in books about Stalin (like Between Shades of Grey and how Hirohito demanded the Japanese soldiers treat the Koreans (this book)). Obviously other stuff that I haven't thought of should also be taught.This book gives a fascinating view of daily life for a Korean girl and
When My Name Was Keokol is written in the first person, but with an interesting twist. The story of the Kim family in Korea during World War II is told in the alternating voice of Sun-hee, 10, and her brother, Tai-yul, 13. The story begins in 1940. The Japanese have occupied Korea since 1910, systematically suppressing Korean culture in favor of their own, and now, they want every Korean to change their names to a Japanese name. Sun-hee becomes Keoko, Tae-yul is given the name Nobuo and their
This is a really gripping read about the Japanese occupation of Korea told from the point of view of a girl named Sun Hee beginning in 1940. Excellent historical fiction by Linda Sue Park, and I'd argue more accessible (at least for adults) because it's such recent history. Kitefighters is also excellent about 14th century Korea, and I'm working on A Single Shard, another way back historical fiction book. Linda Sue Park has this great way of incorporating information that the average American
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My novel takes place in Korea in 1940. The Korean and Japanese armies were fighting in world war 2. Japanese Empire took over Korea. Once they took over, everything changed. All the Koreans had to change their names to Japanese ones, in school students had to learn about the Japanese culture. During school, they also had to read and write only in Japanese. Even outside of schools people couldnt speak Korean, unless they we're home or in an environment, where it was safe to speak that language.
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Title | : | When My Name Was Keoko |
Author | : | Linda Sue Park |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 208 pages |
Published | : | January 13th 2004 by Yearling (first published March 18th 2002) |
Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Young Adult. Fiction. Cultural. Asia |
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Sun-hee and her older brother Tae-yul are proud of their Korean heritage. Yet they live their lives under Japanese occupation. All students must read and write in Japanese and no one can fly the Korean flag. Hardest of all is when the Japanese Emperor forces all Koreans to take Japanese names. Sun-hee and Tae-yul become Keoko and Nobuo. Korea is torn apart by their Japanese invaders during World War II. Everyone must help with war preparations, but it doesn’t mean they are willing to defend Japan. Tae-yul is about to risk his life to help his family, while Sun-hee stays home guarding life-and-death secrets.Define Books In Pursuance Of When My Name Was Keoko
Original Title: | When My Name Was Keoko |
ISBN: | 0440419441 (ISBN13: 9780440419440) |
Edition Language: | English |
Literary Awards: | Jane Addams Children's Book Award Nominee for Older Children (2003), Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Nominee (2004) |
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I loved this book. It was so detailed and very well written. This book gave the reader insight on what it was like to live when Korea was invaded by the Japanese. It also gave insight on what it is like to have a family member in the military and what it is like to have to become a whole different person just because of where you are from. I really enjoyed it and recommend it to anyone who is looking for a book to read.This book falls into a category of books to which I have referred several times in the past: enjoyed post-book club. When I read it through, my initial reaction what that it was nice; it was a nice story about a girl, her brother, and how her family coped with the war. It was only after I attended the book club discussion that the intricacies of the story came to life. The discussion helped me to understand in my heart what I already understood in my head (thanks ladies).This story focuses on
AND, I taught it! First read: I want to teach this book. I want to teach this book. I want to teach this book.I've decided that I'm tired of WWII units only being about Hitler and the Holocaust. I suggest that teachers bring in books about Stalin (like Between Shades of Grey and how Hirohito demanded the Japanese soldiers treat the Koreans (this book)). Obviously other stuff that I haven't thought of should also be taught.This book gives a fascinating view of daily life for a Korean girl and
When My Name Was Keokol is written in the first person, but with an interesting twist. The story of the Kim family in Korea during World War II is told in the alternating voice of Sun-hee, 10, and her brother, Tai-yul, 13. The story begins in 1940. The Japanese have occupied Korea since 1910, systematically suppressing Korean culture in favor of their own, and now, they want every Korean to change their names to a Japanese name. Sun-hee becomes Keoko, Tae-yul is given the name Nobuo and their
This is a really gripping read about the Japanese occupation of Korea told from the point of view of a girl named Sun Hee beginning in 1940. Excellent historical fiction by Linda Sue Park, and I'd argue more accessible (at least for adults) because it's such recent history. Kitefighters is also excellent about 14th century Korea, and I'm working on A Single Shard, another way back historical fiction book. Linda Sue Park has this great way of incorporating information that the average American
Writing reviews is like skipping a flat stone across a lake. At least for me. Sometimes the rock whirls like a Frisbee and I'm excitedly counting out loud each skip along the surface. Other times it hits the water with a thunk and sinks immediately with me quickly releasing another one to cover up my fuddy-duddy toss. Writing can be like that for some authors. A hit or miss. Then there are others who are so good at their craft they just fling rocks like Frisbees in rapid succession. I would put
My novel takes place in Korea in 1940. The Korean and Japanese armies were fighting in world war 2. Japanese Empire took over Korea. Once they took over, everything changed. All the Koreans had to change their names to Japanese ones, in school students had to learn about the Japanese culture. During school, they also had to read and write only in Japanese. Even outside of schools people couldnt speak Korean, unless they we're home or in an environment, where it was safe to speak that language.
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