Description
The haunting and poignant story of a how a young Japanese girls understanding of the historic and tragic bombing of Hiroshima is transformed by a memorial lantern-floating ceremony.
Twelve-year-old Nozomi lives in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. She wasnt 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 peoples 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 recognizebetter than mostthe urgent need for peace.
Author: Shaw Kuzki
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Yearling Books
Published: 03/15/2022
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.10w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780593174371
Language: English
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