Finding My Hat |
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| Author:
| Son, John |
| Series title: | First Person Fiction Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-439-43538-3 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2003 |
| Publisher: | Scholastic, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Orchard Books |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionJin-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.