This is so impressive story. I recommend this for everyone who loves piece and hate the war. In this story, Japanese is hateful nation. It was true in the war. We all Japanese must realize it again. This story gives us a chance to do it.
Points for understanding 15
1 Why did Jane decide to go to Australia?
Because she wanted to see if Joe Harman was all right. Australia was his
home country.
2 What did Jean learn from the nurse in Kuantan?
She learned from her about Joe. He was well and sent to Singapole.
3 Jean began to think that she would like to live in Alice Springs. Why?
Because Alice was Joe's home town and comfortable to live.
4 Jean had a big disappointment in Midhurst. What was it?
There was a dull place to live.
Hidetoshi,
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with your sentiments. This the kind of book kids in school should be encouraged to read, do you think?
Jim