The Crane Wife
The Crane Wife
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The Crane Wife

Written by Retold by Sumiko Yagawa & illustrated by Suekichi Akaba
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
Oct 1, 1981
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After Yohei tends a wounded crane, a beautiful young woman begs to become his wife and three times weaves for him an exquisite silken fabric on her loom.

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Topics

Japansocial science

Genres

folklore

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780688004965
    Publication Date
    October 1, 1981
    Publisher
    William Morrow & Company
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 1981
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years

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