1001 Cranes - Hardcover

Hirahara, Naomi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0385735561 ISBN 13: 9780385735568

Publisher: Delacorte Pr, 2008

Synopsis

WHEN 12-YEAR-OLD ANGELA Kato arrives in L.A., the last thing she wants to do is spend the entire summer with her grandparents. But in the Kato family, one is never permitted to complain. Grandma Michi and Aunt Janet put Angela to work in their flower shop, folding origami and creating 1001 crane displays for newlyweds. At first, Angela learns the trade begrudgingly. But when her folding skills improve and her relationships with family and friends grow, Angela is able to cope with her troubles, especially her parents’ impending divorce.

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Review:

"A wonderfully engaging and poignant novel about a revered Japanese-American custom that transforms the life of a lost young girl." --Cynthia Kadohata, Newbery Award-winning author of "Kira-Kira"
"A contemplative story."--"Booklist"

A wonderfully engaging and poignant novel about a revered Japanese-American custom that transforms the life of a lost young girl. Cynthia Kadohata, Newbery Award winning author of Kira-Kira
A contemplative story. Booklist"

About the Author:

Naomi Hirahara is the Edgar Award–winning author of the Mas Arai adult mystery series and several nonfiction books on Japanese history. She lives in Pasadena, California, with her husband. This is her first novel for young readers. You can visit her at www.naomihirahara.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Delacorte Pr
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0385735561
• ISBN 13: 9780385735568
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 230