The Key Collection
Written by: Andrea Chang
Illustrated by: Yangsook Choi
Elementary Grades
"Ten-year-old Jimmy has a close relationship with his grandmother, Ni Ni, whom he visits nearly every day. She cooks delicious treats for him, teaches him Chinese characters, tells wonderful stories about growing up in Shanghai, and shows him such things as a fascinating collection of keys. Jimmy is heartbroken when he learns Ni Ni is moving to San Francisco to live with his aunt, but the blow of losing Ni Ni is softened somewhat by a friendship that develops between Jimmy and a boy named Jason. Jimmy is reunited with Ni Ni after his aunt sends a ticket for him to fly out to San Francisco for his grandmother's eightieth birthday. During the visit, Jimmy comes to realize that there are ways for him and his grandmother to bridge the distance between them. This warm, reassuring story of inter-generational friendship is decorated with black-and-white illustrations of key scenes that add further emotional content."
Booklist Review
Online Resources:
http://www.papertigers.org/interviews/archived_interviews/acheng.html
http://www.andreacheng.com/books/chapter_book/thekeycollection
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