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      The Crane Girl

      by Curtis Manley
      Published
      Mar 2017
      Main Genre
      General Fiction General Fiction
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      40
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      While gathering firewood, Yasuhiro comes upon an injured crane hidden in the snow. He rescues and comforts the bird, then watches it fly away. The next night, a mysterious young girl arrives at his home seeking shelter from the cold. The boy and his father welcome the girl, named Hiroko, to stay with them. But when Hiroko notices that the father is struggling to earn money, she offers to weave silk for him to sell. After the fabric fetches a good price, the father becomes impatient for more silk, and his greed has a life-changing effect on them all. Lyrical storytelling deftly interwoven with original haiku create a magical adaptation of popular Japanese folktales. An inspirational story of friendship and the power of kindness to transform lives.

      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      General Fiction

      Themes

      Fairy Tales / Folklore

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Chapter Books

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      First Edition Mar 2017 Shen's Books ISBN13 9781885008572 ISBN10 1885008570
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      Shen's Books ISBN13 9781620148471 ISBN10 1620148471
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