Shizuko's Daughter
Author: Kyoko Mori
Bibliographic Information: Published 1993, 227 pages
Genre/Subject: General Fiction, Grades 7-up
Call number: HS
What was it about?
This was about a Japanese mother who commits suicide leaving her daughter Yuki with her father. Her father rarely sees them even though he lived with them. The father gets remarried. This is about the daughter's view on this and what she does.
Love it or hate it? Why?
I loved the story, since I liked how Yuki reacted to all of this. I also liked how they put the father and other characters' points of view.
Would you recommend this story to a friend?
Yes
What grade would you give this book?
B+
Any other comments?
The other book by this author is even better, One Bird.
Reviewed by Laura, 7/2001.
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