58 pages 1 hour read

Ellen Oh

Finding Junie Kim

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2019

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Finding Junie Kim by Ellen Oh is praised for its powerful exploration of identity, resilience, and intergenerational trauma. Reviewers appreciate its rich historical context and heartfelt storytelling. While some find the pacing uneven, the emotional depth and engaging characters are widely commended, making it a compelling read for middle-grade audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Finding Junie Kim?

Readers who would enjoy Finding Junie Kim by Ellen Oh are typically middle-grade students interested in themes of identity, resilience, and history. They would also appreciate books like Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai and Front Desk by Kelly Yang, which similarly explore cultural heritage and overcoming adversity.

Recommended

Reading Age

8-12years

Book Details

Genre
Children's Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Topics
Military / War
History: World
Mental Illness
Period
Korean War
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
Emotions/Behavior: Hate & Anger
Emotions/Behavior: Memory