My Hiroshima

Author: Junko Morimoto Series: The Official Pokemon Ear

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.

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Summary

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.

Critic Reviews

“a frank, powerful story in which both text and illustration work together without sentimentality or sensationalism to show the horror of war - School Library Journal, USAextraordinary - Entertainment Weeklyunforgettable ... Like the spare text, the illustrations capture the frightening fragility of peace - BooklistPhotos and Morimoto's drawings subtly underscore the contrast between life before and after the bombing of this courageous woman's home. This is a shocking story, but one that every American child should know. Ages 5-up. - Publishers' Weekly, Editors' Choice (on publication of the original US edition)A deeply moving memorial and plea for peace. - Kirkus Reviews”

a simple yet moving tale Weekend West Mention Reading Upside Down a simple story, but poignant Janet Croft Book Reviews This is a book to be cherished and revisited time and time again as our world still tumbles into war, sweeping all in its path. ReadPlus Review YARR-A

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.

More on this Book

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.