A Place Where Sunflowers Grow
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2006 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

A Place Where Sunflowers Grow

Written by Amy Lee-Tai · Illustrated by Felicia Hoshino

In a bleak internment camp, Mari finds hope through art and friendship.

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32 pages· 1,440 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud· AD730L
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Bookroo's summary

In the desolate Topaz internment camp, young Mari struggles to find beauty amidst the harshness of World War II. Enrolled in an art class, she discovers glimmers of hope through a kind teacher, her parents' gentle words, and a budding friendship. As she plants sunflowers, Mari learns that even in the darkest places, hope can grow. Will her spirit endure the injustice surrounding her?

From the publisher

While she and her family are interned at Topaz Relocation Centre during World War II, Mari gradually adjusts as she enrols in an art class, makes a friend, plants sunflowers and waits for them to grow.

Awards

Jane Addams Children's Book Award (2007)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,440
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD730L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
106088
Publication
Published
December 1, 2012
First published
May 25, 2006
Publisher
Childrens Book Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780892392155
LCCN
2005032957
OCLC
62755470

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