Book Review: Kira Kira

 













Kira Kira by Cynthia Kadohata


Summary: (amazon)
kira-kira (kee ra kee ra): glittering; shining Glittering. That's how Katie Takeshima's sister, Lynn, makes everything seem. The sky is kira-kira because its color is deep but see-through at the same time. The sea is kira-kira for the same reason. And so are people's eyes. When Katie and her family move from a Japanese community in Iowa to the Deep South of Georgia, it's Lynn who explains to her why people stop on the street to stare. And it's Lynn who, with her special way of viewing the world, teaches Katie to look beyond tomorrow. But when Lynn becomes desperately ill, and the whole family begins to fall apart, it is up to Katie to find a way to remind them all that there is always something glittering -- kira-kira -- in the future.'

My Thoughts:

What an amazing, heartbreaking, and just plain beautiful book. Typically I am not emotional with books, but just thinking about Kira-Kira makes me cry. The story is just so precious. Writing is a major element when I review books also, the writing was incredible. The idea was unique and clever. The title, Kira-Kira, was absolutely perfect. "Girls are giggles with glitter." I loved it so much. As for characters, Katie and Lynn are unforgettable. You start out loving Lynn, but by the middle of the book you love Katie. At the end you love both and are crying.  Wow. Just wow. I would highly recommend this book. It would be a great Book Club read too. My younger brother really liked it, and that says a lot!

 My Rating: 5 stars (I loved liked it)

Content Review: Cautious--drama and sad scenes

PG 12 and up