5/25/2023 0 Comments Amah faraway![]() ![]() The story also has a universal appeal for anyone who has ever traveled or been in a new situation that was at first unfamiliar and uncomfortable. The story gives readers a peek into the food, sights, language, and activities of Taipei, and there’s even a list of the places that Kylie visits with her Amah and mother. ![]() The mirror structure of the book is so clever and makes for a wonderful classroom discussion. The same words (“squirmed,” “jittered,” etc.) appear again in the story, but this time they reflect Kylie’s excitement instead of her nervousness. When Kylie connects with Amah during a swim in the hot springs, her feeling towards Amah and Taipei begin to transform. Words like “squirmed” and “jittered” and “jiggled” and “100 butterflies in her belly” show how nervous Kylie feels about traveling to a new place and being with her grandmother in person after only chatting with her on the computer. It’s a joy to read Amah Faraway and watch the relationship between Kylie and her Amah develop after Kylie and her mom travel to Taipei. ![]()
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