The Wakame Gatherers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781885008336)

Nanami has two grandmothers: Baachan, who lives with her family in Japan, and Gram, who lives in Maine. When Gram comes to visit Japan for the first time, Baachan takes them on a trip to the seashore to gather Wakame, a long, curvy seaweed that floats near the shore. While the three gather their equipment and ride the streetcar toward the beach, Baachan explains about Wakame and other seaweeds. Gram remembers how some seaweeds are used in Maine, and Nanami translates for them both. By the end of the day, Nanamis two grandmothers discover that they have much in common despite being from countries that were on opposing sides in the war they both remember vividly. Now, looking out across the beach at the surfers, dog-walkers, and seaweed gatherers, they share an understanding of this precious peace.

Author: Holly Thompson
ISBN-10: 1885008333
ISBN-13: 9781885008336
Publisher: Shens Books
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2007
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 10.34h x 9.26w x 0.42d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 05/01/2008 pg. 110
Multicultural Review 09/01/2008 pg. 78
Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 319 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 pg. 319 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed