Not just the adopted child, but also the people that surround ying to make them feel welcomed, and wanted, and loved. I have a new appreciation for anyone involved with that experience. I think that the author did a great job of illustrating the emotions of a newly adopted young girl. An-Ya and her family are faced with some difficulties through the book and watching An-Ya's reaction to things.and the progression of it all was really kinda cool. I do have to admit that the book was a little slow to start, but definitely picks up towards the end. I loved watching the progression of An-Ya and her relationships with her new family. I wonder if all 11 year old girls analyze things as much as An-Ya does!!
You can tell that she wants to make the best of her new situation with "Wanna and Daddy", but really isn't quite sure how. Such deep questions and emotions are written in this diary.Īn-Ya is such a great spirited girl. A book that ties her to her past - a past that she doesn't really even understand. I find it interesting that An-Ya names her diary, Penny. And babies don't remember much.but 11 year old's do. Author Diane Rene Christian captures the essence of the likely experience of a child taken from her native land to start a new life as part of a new family. I guess I've only ever thought about babies being adopted from China. I never really thought about how hard of an adjustment that is, especially for an older child. Looking at the life of a newly adopted 11 year old girl (who turns 12 during the story.) was interesting. So, when asked to read for a review, I gladly said yes. It actually made me think of my boss at work and her two adopted daughters from China. I was intrigued by the description of this book. Reviewed by Kimberly Schaaf (YATR Review Panel) Review of An-Ya and Her Diary by Diane Rene Christian
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