My Hiroshima

Name: My Hiroshima
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780734416025
Price: 21.99 NZD
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By Junko Morimoto

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My Hiroshima by Junko Morimoto is a poignant children's book that offers a personal recount of the author's experiences during the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Through evocative illustrations and heartfelt narration, Junko Morimoto shares her childhood memories before, during, and after the tragic event, providing readers with a touching and accessible reflection on a significant moment in history.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in introducing children to personal stories from history, particularly those surrounding World War II. It offers a poignant and accessible insight into real-life experiences during a significant historical event, shown through an intimate and heartfelt perspective.

My Hiroshima

A new edition of a contemporary classic about war, survival and hope - and what happened to one young girl when an atomic bomb was dropped on her city.

Description

On 6 August, 1945, 13-year-old Junko Morimoto's life changed forever. That was the day that an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, the Japanese city where she lived.

First published in Australia, widely praised, and subsequently translated into fourteen languages, the picture book My Hiroshima is Junko's powerful and deeply moving story of a period in history that should never be forgotten.

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My Hiroshima by Junko Morimoto has been praised for its simplicity and emotional depth, effectively conveying a child's perspective on a historical tragedy. The narrative is described as poignant and is considered a book that remains relevant, reflecting on the disruptive impact of war. Its timeless quality invites readers to revisit and cherish it repeatedly.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734416025

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 December 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 252.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 179g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Junko Morimoto was born in Hiroshima in 1932 and came to Australia in 1982. She is the award-winning author and illustrator of Kojuro and the Bear, The Two Bullies, The Inch Boy and the powerful contemporary classic, My Hiroshima.

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