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Goldfish and Chrysanthemums

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A Chinese American girl helps preserve her grandmother's childhood memories of China by creating a special garden for her in America. Nancy is helping Ni Ni (Grandma) in the kitchen when a letter arrives from China. Ni Ni grows sad when she reads that her childhood home is being torn down, along with the chrysanthemum-filled garden and fish pond she has always loved. After Nancy wins two goldfish at the summer fair, she comes up with an idea to keep Ni Ni's memories of the garden alive. Nancy gets to work the very next morning, and as the surprise takes shape, the familiar beauty of home brings the entire family together. Goldfish and Chrysanthemums shows us all how one young girl can make a difference in the lives of the people she loves. This tender story is a testament to the special bonds that tie us together within families and across generations.

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Publisher: Lee & Low Books

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781620140598
  • Release date: April 1, 2003

PDF ebook

  • ISBN: 9781620140598
  • File size: 19955 KB
  • Release date: April 1, 2003

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OverDrive Read
PDF ebook

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:3.2
Lexile® Measure:610
Interest Level:K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty:0-2

A Chinese American girl helps preserve her grandmother's childhood memories of China by creating a special garden for her in America. Nancy is helping Ni Ni (Grandma) in the kitchen when a letter arrives from China. Ni Ni grows sad when she reads that her childhood home is being torn down, along with the chrysanthemum-filled garden and fish pond she has always loved. After Nancy wins two goldfish at the summer fair, she comes up with an idea to keep Ni Ni's memories of the garden alive. Nancy gets to work the very next morning, and as the surprise takes shape, the familiar beauty of home brings the entire family together. Goldfish and Chrysanthemums shows us all how one young girl can make a difference in the lives of the people she loves. This tender story is a testament to the special bonds that tie us together within families and across generations.

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