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The Name Jar

Published
Oct 2003
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General Fiction General Fiction
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40

About This Book

A heartwarming story about the new girl in school, and how she learns to appreciate her Korean name.

Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what happens when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious about fitting in. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she decides to choose an American name from a glass jar. But while Unhei thinks of being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, nothing feels right. With the help of a new friend, Unhei will learn that the best name is her own. 

From acclaimed creator Yangsook Choi comes the bestselling classic about finding the courage to be yourself and being proud of your background.

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Oct 2003 Dragonfly Books ISBN13 9780440417996 ISBN10 0440417996
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Jul 2001 Knopf ISBN13 9780375906138 ISBN10 0375906134
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Oct 2003 Turtleback Books ISBN13 9780606289788 ISBN10 060628978X
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Nov 2013 Random House ISBN13 9780307793447 ISBN10 0307793443
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Nov 2013 Knopf ISBN10 B00FUZPS6G
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