Goodbye 382 Shin Dang Dong
Author: Frances Park
International/ Multicultural
Jangmi, a young Korean girl is moving to America and leaving her home at 382 Sin Dang Dong. Before leaving for the U.S friends and family throw a good-bye party for her, making it even more unbearable to leave behind those she loves. She will especially miss her best friend Kisuni. Jangmi moves into a new house in Massachusetts, where she meets friendly neighbors and a young girl named Mary. This story provides insight on what it is like to leave behind all you know, only to be immersed in a foreign culture. It takes her some time to adjust, but in the end Jangmi shows readers that despite the struggles of learning the ways of a new country, change can bring good as well.
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