characters
The main character of the book
Junie Kim
What is the school project that requires Junie to interview someone about their life story
The Oral History Project
This planet is the hottest in our solar system, even though its not the closest to the sun
Venus
"It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being brave."
Junie Kim
Junie's best friend (she's black)
Selena
The event that shocks students and teachers, involving hateful messages
Discovering the racist graffiti in the school bathroom
What is the tallest Mountain in the world?
Mt. Everest
"You can’t hide who you are. The best thing to do is be proud of it."
Patrick
Who tells Junie of their fleeing from their hometown during the Korean War and importance of hope
Harabeoji
The war that Junie's grandparents share their survival stories
The korean war
This US state is made up of ONLY islands
Hawaii
"Sometimes the hardest thing is asking for help. But you don’t have to do it alone."
Harabeoji
Who plays a big role in shaping Halmoni's life and is a constant reminder of the tragedy of war?
Halmoni's younger brother
The city where Halmoni's fmaily found refuge during the war
Busan
This process allows plants to make their own food by using sunlight and carbon dioxide
Photosynthesis
"People like us, we have to stick together."
Selena
Who are the two kids who keep making fun of Junie and making grafiti marks in the bathroom
Sam and Marcus
What makes Junie's essay get published in the student magazine?
When she writes about her experience as a Korean American
This ones hard! What is the only mammal to be able to truly FLY?
Bat
"It’s okay to cry. But it’s also okay to stand up and fight for what’s right."
Halmoni