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An Island Country The title of this story is The Farmer’s Wish: A Filipino Story . A Filipino (fil-uh- pee -noh) is a person who lives in the Philippines . The Philippines is a group of islands off the continent of Asia. The country is known for its beautiful rain forests, rivers, and mountains. Why does the story take place in the Philippines?
The author, Joseph De Guzman, chose to write a fantasy about the Philippines because that’s where his family is originally from. De Guzman created the fantasy about a giant tree that changed not only Marc and Gramps’ farm but also helped the people of the town. The illustrator of the story, Sara Demonteverde, lives in the Philippines and used her experience to bring the story to life with her beautiful art. Did You Know? In the Philippines and Southeast Asia, calamansi (ka-luh- man -see) is a key ingredient in many Filipino dishes. Calamansi is often called a Filipino lemon or lime. Filipinos who move to other parts of the world that don’t have calamansi often use lemons as a substitute. Think About It Think about Marc’s wish for rain to help the farm and the people in his town. If you could make a wish, what would you wish for you and the people of your community? Why?
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