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The Crane Wife
Odds Bodkin Illustrated by Gennady Spirin
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9780152163501 Trade Paperback
0152163506
$7.00
32pages
Available
Trim Size:
8-1/4 x 11-1/2
Copyright Year:
1998
Territory:
World
Ages: 5 years and up |
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Synopsis |
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When Osamu, a lonely sail maker, nurses an injured crane one blustery night, he never suspects that this simple act of kindness will change his life forever.
This retelling of a traditional Japanese folktale teaches readers young or old a lesson about life and love.
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Praise |
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"Abounds with drama and emotion...Gorgeous.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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"Vivid. . . . The illustrations . . . place the human drama against a background of nature which is changeable, mysterious, and hauntingly beautiful." --Booklist(starred review)
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“A poetic gem...Exquisite and memorable.”—Kirkus Reviews
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Biography |
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ODDS BODKIN is an acclaimed storyteller, composer, and teacher of the art of storytelling. He lives in New Hampshire.
GENNADY SPIRIN has illustrated numerous books, which have been published in both his native Europe and the United States. He lives in New Jersey.
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Awards |
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| Booklist Editors’ Choice |
| Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book |
| NCSS-CBC Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies |
| New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing |
| Storytelling World Award Honor |
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General Subjects |
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Juvenile Fiction- Fairy Tales & Folklore/Single Title
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Curriculum Themes |
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| Accelerated Reader |
| Cultural Diversity |
People & Places: Asia- Japan
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Social Studies: Fairy Tales, Fables, and- General
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Rights Details |
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Voyager Booksis an imprint of Harcourt Children's Books
A Division ofHarcourt Trade Publishers
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Harcourt Education Company
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