This is a lovely book in every way although the subject matter is, of course, tragic - the effects of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945.
The main part of the book relates how teenager Ichiro Ando lived in Hiroshima in the days after the bomb. They describe how he and his best friend, Hiro, tried to find Hiro’s 5 year old sister, Keiko, amongst the chaos and devastation despite their own injuries. Ichiro left Keiko in order to fetch medical attention for her but he himself succumbed and lived with the guilt of abandoning Keiko all his life. Ichiro’s granddaughter takes him back to Hiroshima 70 years later to try and assuage her grandfather’s guilt.
This is a book aimed at Young Adults but I believe is suitable for all ages. It is written in clear type on heavy paper and exudes quality and importance, both the story and the heft of the book. A nice touch is the perforated sheet of origami at the back of the book together with instructions on how to fold a paper crane - a symbol of hope and perseverance throughout the search for Keiko.
The main part of the book relates how teenager Ichiro Ando lived in Hiroshima in the days after the bomb. They describe how he and his best friend, Hiro, tried to find Hiro’s 5 year old sister, Keiko, amongst the chaos and devastation despite their own injuries. Ichiro left Keiko in order to fetch medical attention for her but he himself succumbed and lived with the guilt of abandoning Keiko all his life. Ichiro’s granddaughter takes him back to Hiroshima 70 years later to try and assuage her grandfather’s guilt.
This is a book aimed at Young Adults but I believe is suitable for all ages. It is written in clear type on heavy paper and exudes quality and importance, both the story and the heft of the book. A nice touch is the perforated sheet of origami at the back of the book together with instructions on how to fold a paper crane - a symbol of hope and perseverance throughout the search for Keiko.