Naomi: The Strawberry Blonde of Pippu Town

by Karmel Schreyer

Naomi is 12 years old, the time in a girl's life when all she wants to do is fit in -- which she does, living in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba with her family and friends. Then her parents divorce, and her mother decides to move to Japan, where the young strawberry blonde who resembles a modern day Anne of Green Gables sticks out like a sore thumb.But Naomi begins to see the fascinating aspects of this new culture, overcoming barriers of language and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1894283058
• ISBN13: 9781894283052
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Great Plains Teen Fiction
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Naomi

I absolutely loved this book. It helped me learn about Japan and it encouraged me to change my mind about things I was anxious to do. Before I read "Naomi" I considered sushi to be quite gross, but now I wonder what it was in the first place that made me hate sushi because it looks so yummy! The book encouraged me to try new things, and now I really want to study abroad when I get older and learn different languages. In addition to a wonderful message, (keep an open mind and be ready to forgive people), the book is superbly written, with the characters being real and three-dimensional. Naomi is a great character, funny and witty, and her colorful host of friends and family make the book a joy to read. You may have a tough time getting your hands on this book, but it is definitely worth a read. I highly recommend it.

A young world traveller

I think this is one of the best stories I have read in a long time. I like the story of Naomi because I have also had to move to Hong Kong from the United States. Like Naomi, I didn't want to at first, but now I really like living in Asia, and learning all about a different culture. Any person who has to move, especially to a faraway place, will enjoy this book.

Great Help For Me

when I read this book i was on my way to moving to the middle east from Canada. I could totally relate to everything Naomi was feeling and when I saw that she could adjust it made me feel like I could adjust too! And I have. This book helped me more than you can possibly know and I am very happy to have it. I reccommend this to everyone!

A tale of 2 Cultures

I enjoyed following the experiences of Naomi, a young girl who,not very happily, moves with her mother from Canada to Japan for a year. As she slowly opens herself up to the many diverse customs of a new country she also discovers many inner strengths which help her bridge the way into adolescence. The writing is subtle, informative and opens a window into a fascinating world.