i loved it! it was the BEST book i have read so far out of all the books ive read

I'm surprised to see no warning about the language...there are some cuss words in this book - 4, to be exact. Anything Katie did that was negative (like shoplifting) she had to apologize for and make it right. I LOVED this book. I thought it moved quickly and completed it in a day. I could not put it down. I can see a mature 9 year old reading it and liking it, but it is going to take a certain level of maturity to "get" it. I thought the ending was simply perfect and it left me smiling and feeling warm inside.

i loved it it was a touching book i laughed and cried. I did a book report on it. their may be a little bit of sexual talk but its not bad.

I read the book and i absolutely loved it. i did a book report on it. It may have a few little bad things in it but im 11 and i loved it.

this book really touched my heart. its is for any person who loves emotional books. its made me cry and laugh. they was nothing that inapropriate although it really is for teens. this was an amazing expirience=)

KIRA KIRA IS AA GREAT BOOK UNTIL THE WORST COMES TO TELL. WHEWN LYNN BECOMES ILL AND DIES AND HER DEATH BREAKS THE FAMILY APART.AFTER HER DEATH THE FAMILY TRIES TO GET BAFCK TOGHER FOR THE SAKE OF THERE OTHER DAUGHTER.

Cynthia Kadohata’s ‘Kira-Kira’ is an inspirational and moving book. Katie is a young girl who looks up to her older sister, Lynn. It might be her good looks, love for animals, or smarts that seems to attract everyone’s attention. Katie’s family includes a strict mother, an easygoing father, and the odd fish, Uncle Katsuhisa. They receive many looks, for they are Japanese, and come from Iowa. Katie and Lynn aren’t exactly enthusiastic about moving to Georgia, but their parents need jobs at the Hatchery.

Lynn tells Katie that kira-kira means glittering, and they have many ways to use kira-kira. She describes that the sky is kira-kira because it’s deep, but see-through at the same time. The ocean and eyes are kira-kira for the exact same reason. Kadohata’s writing style is just like the sky and the ocean. It has deep meaning, even though at first it seems like a children’s book. I thoroughly enjoyed the character development, and the small jokes spread throughout the book. Overall, I would seriously suggest this book to people who are looking for a fictional, emotional, and moving book.

This is most likely one of the best books I've ever read (and trust me, I've read alot of books!). It is a tear jerker, that goes deep into this girl's life. You cry with her at the end. The only thing parents may not like is the slight racism against Asian people (having to work in terrible conditions, cold glances ect.) There is one mention of the parent's making love, but its played to be easy to understand. Older kids may even find this reference commical. All in all, if you want a good read, check this one out!

It is sad but very good. One of the best books I have read

I loved this story it was really sweet...

It was an awesome book! Not really reccomended for younger kids only becuase they may not understant the position the family is in! But all around a great book!!!

I don't see why Common Sense rated this book so low. Kira-Kira is well written, engaging and absolutely phenomenal. True, some kids may not like it, but that's just it with all books, isn't it?The Newbery books do have a reputation for being well...boring. But as the saying goes, you can't judge a book by its cover-literally. This book is fantastic if you give it a try. It teaches kids to perservere in their own lives, just as Katie does in the book. Katie learns from her mistakes and learns to live in the moment and appreciate what's happenining right here, right now. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone who's very sensitive, because the end of the book is really sad. But overall, this book is a great choice for kids who love a good read!

In the beginning of the story, Katie hears a drunk person talking on the phone and says s--t, but the author stretched it out a little so parents would't be offended. Katie's dad sees the letter "b" in the lady's veins, and tells Katie it stood for bad lady. Again the author is trying to hide the word b--ch. The book itself was okay. Only before buying this book for your kid, you might wanna look at the ages for this book in the cover. Hope my rewiew helps!

great book i loved it

This book is awsome the begining is so great and cheery but at the end you will cry and cry and cry but look at the last page and you'll smile again!

I love this book. It is my favorite, and Cynthia Kadohata is my role model. I could absolutley not get my nose out of this book. I have since been in pretty close contact with Miss Kadohata and she is an amazing person and is very, very nice. I admire her so much! Bottom line is; well, get your box of Kleenex if you plan on reading this one! Also try her other books too -- especially Weedflower, another classic!!