Fumiko and a Tokyo Tragedy

A Great Kanto Earthquake Survival Story

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Susan Griner

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Girls Survive

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12-year-old Fumiko is fascinated by the Moga girls modern young women with short hair and casual dresses who are making their way in 1920s Tokyo. Her parents however expect a traditional life for her. But none of that matters when the Great Kanto Earthquake strikes the city on September 1 1923. Can Fumiko withstand the fires and confusion that follow the shaking earth and how will the tragedy change her future Readers can learn the real story of the Great Kanto Earthquake from the nonfiction back matter in this Girls Survive story. A glossary discussion questions and writing prompts are also provided.

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Susan Griner is a Japanese American author of children's fiction. She has written short stories and poetry for both Cricket and Babybug magazines. Her latest middle grade novel, Shy Ways, is based on her life as a Japanese American growing up in the south. She lives in Washington State with her husband and two daughters. You can contact her at www.susangriner.com. Wendy Tan is a Chinese-Malaysian illustrator based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Over the past few years, she has contributed to numerous animation productions and advertisements. Now Wendy's passion for storytelling has led her down a new path: children's book illustration. When she's not drawing, Wendy likes to spend time playing with her mixed-breed rescue dog, Lucky.

Release date Australia

September 1st, 2023

Author

Susan Griner

Audience

Children / Juvenile

Interest Age

From 8 to 12 years

Pages

112

Series

Girls Survive

Dimensions

132x188x10

ISBN-13

9781669014515

Product ID

36187877

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