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Soul Lanterns

by Shaw Kuzki
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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.
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.

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  • Release date

    March 16, 2021

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

      • ISBN: 9780593174364

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780593174364

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780593174364
      • File size: 5784 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5.8
    • Lexile® Measure: 850
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 4-5

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Formats

  • Kindle Book
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  • EPUB ebook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.8
  • Lexile® Measure:850
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:4-5

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