My Brother, My Sister and I

Reader reviewed by Jay

My Brother, My Sister, and I is the story of Yoko Kawashima's life after escaping to Japan from Korea. Her sister Ko is hospitalized after falling from a warehouse, and all hope seems lost; for most families, anyway. However, the Kawashimas never gave up hope and Ko is eventually returned to health.

This story teaches to never give up hope even in the darkest of times. The bond of the Kawashima family is almost unbelievable. Their love for one another is off the charts. Their combined faith that their father will return could slay even the mightiest of dragons. And this book is not Yoko's story; it is her life.

Reader reviewed by Cristina

A thirteen year old girl named Yoko is living with her brother and sister in poverty. During the war, Yoko's family fled their home to find a safer place to live. While fleeing, their mother died of exhaustion, and their father was taken prisoner of war.

Though the children have to live alone in a warehouse since they have no money, they show courage and strength to never give up.

My favorite part was when Yoko, Ko and Hideyo finally find their father. Now, knowing that their father has been serching for them for many years, and they have been searching for him, their bond grew and they lived as a family again.

I would recommend this book because it shows courage throughout a torn up family, and the only thing keeping them together are their love and honor for themselves and each other.