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K-Gr 4—A young girl named Midori asks her grandfather, or Jichan, if a peach is ripe, and what unfolds is an extended metaphor about family, history, and agriculture. Midori learns not only patience, but also where she belongs in her community. When Jichan dies, Midori applies the lessons he taught her and grasps that her own life, too, is part of a larger story. Strong themes of family and reverence for the earth are prevalent throughout. The tale touches ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More