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Soul Lanterns (häftad, eng)
The haunting and poignant story of a how a young Japanese girl''s understanding of the historic and tragic bombing of Hiroshima is transf...
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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.
Twelve-year-old Nozomi lives in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. She wasn''t even born when the bombing of Hiroshima took placeEvery 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.
Twelve-year-old Nozomi lives in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. She wasn''t even born when the bombing of Hiroshima took placeEvery 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.
Format | Häftad |
Omfång | 176 sidor |
Språk | Engelska |
Förlag | Random House USA Inc |
Utgivningsdatum | 2022-03-15 |
ISBN | 9780593174371 |
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- Häftad, 176, Engelska, Random House Usa Inc, 2022-03-15, 9780593174371
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Specifikation
Böcker
- Format Häftad
- Antal sidor 176
- Språk Engelska
- Förlag Random House Usa Inc
- Utgivningsdatum 2022-03-15
- ISBN 9780593174371