The Crane Girl
The Crane Girl
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The Crane Girl

Written by Curtis Manley & illustrated by Lin Wang
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5 - 8
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40
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Mar 1, 2017
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In this magical retelling of a Japanese folktale, a mysterious girl weaves silk to help repay the kindness of a boy and his father until the father’s greed finally exposes her secret.While gathering firewood, Yasuhiro comes upon an injured crane hidden in the snow. He rescues and comforts the bird, then watches as it flies away over the wintry hills. The next night, a mysterious young girl arrives at Yasuhiro’s home seeking shelter from the cold. The boy and his father welcome the girl, named Hiroko, to stay with them. When Hiroko notices that Yasuhiro’s father is struggling to earn money, she offers to weave silk for him to sell. After the fabric fetches a good price, the boy’s 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 a popular Japanese folktale–an inspirational story of friendship and the power of kindness to transform lives.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781885008572
    Publication Date
    March 1, 2017
    Publisher
    Lee Low Books
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2017
    Page Count
    40
    Reading Age
    5 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2016005452

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