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After growing up near San Francisco, a young Japanese woman named Ayumi returns with her parents to their native Japan, but she feels foreign and out of place. Despite her attempts to fit in, Ayumi struggles with homesickness and cultural differences. With the help of her eccentric aunt and a wise old neighbor, Ayumi learns to embrace her heritage and find her place in the new world.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Allen Say
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