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Highlights
- The haunting and poignant story of a how a young Japanese girl's understanding of the historic and tragic bombing of Hiroshima is transformed by a memorial lantern-floating ceremony.
- 10 Years
- 7.6" x 5.1" Paperback
- 176 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, People & Places
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About the Book
Twelve-year-old Nozomi's understanding of the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 is transformed when she learns how those she knows and loves were affected by the event.Book Synopsis
The haunting and poignant story of a how a young Japanese girl's understanding of the historic and tragic bombing of Hiroshima is transformed by a memorial lantern-floating ceremony. A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of the Century Twelve-year-old Nozomi lives in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. She wasn't even born when the bombing of Hiroshima took place. Every year Nozomi joins her family at the lantern-floating ceremony to honor those lost in the bombing. People write the names of their deceased loved ones along with messages of peace, on paper lanterns and set them afloat on the river. This year Nozomi realizes that her mother always releases one lantern with no name. She begins to ask questions, and when complicated stories of loss and loneliness unfold, Nozomi and her friends come up with a creative way to share their loved ones' experiences. By opening people's eyes to the struggles they all keep hidden, the project teaches the entire community new ways to show compassion. Soul Lanterns is an honest exploration of what happened on August 6, 1945, and offers readers a glimpse not only into the rich cultural history of Japan but also into the intimate lives of those who recognize--better than most--the urgent need for peace.Review Quotes
"Kuzki and translator Balistrieri create a compelling and age-appropriate account of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and its aftermath." --Booklist "This gut-wrenching tale of the Hiroshima bombing from a Japanese perspective is a tender and honest exploration of empathy in the aftermath of unimaginable pain and grief." --School Library Journal "Kuzki, a the child of [Hiroshima] bombing survivors herself, presents an intimate look at the effects of the [Hiroshima] bomb a generation later, and how such an event has long-lasting impact on the community to which it happened." --The Bulletin "Even though they are fictional, the stories of loss, regret, loneliness, and grief are powerful and emotional." --Kirkus Reviews "A tale about wartime trauma and how art and story can channel empathy, memory, and remembrance." --The Horn Book
SELECTION - 2021 Freeman Book Awards for Children's and Young Adult's Literature on East and South Asia.
About the Author
About the Author:Born in Hiroshima, SHAW KUZKI is a second generation A-bomb survivor. She received her MA from Sophia University and is the author of a number of books in Japan. Shaw Kuzki lives in Kamakura, Japan. Soul Lanterns is her first novel translated for U.S. readers.
About the Translator:
Emily Balistrieri was born in Wisconsin, currently lives in Tokyo, and has translated several works including graphic novels as well as general fiction for young readers.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10 Years
Sub-Genre: People & Places
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 176
Publisher: Yearling Books
Theme: Asia
Format: Paperback
Author: Shaw Kuzki
Language: English
Street Date: March 15, 2022
TCIN: 88906684
UPC: 9780593174371
Item Number (DPCI): 247-55-2738
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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