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Gr 3–5—This diary-cum-travelogue surveys aspects of traditional and modern Japanese culture from sushi and bowing (how and when to do it) to ninjas and manga. Fifth-grader Dan is off to spend four months with the Murata family (mother, father, sister, and 11-year-old brother) in a small town outside Kyoto. He has lots of questions about the country before arriving and his experiences, from "First Impressions" to train and boat rides, are documented on spreads containing abundant images....Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Fifth grader Dan records his experiences living with a Japanese family in a small village outside Kyoto. His "notebook" covers his ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More