About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking big, heavy questions about the history of war, nuclear weapons, or how people survive unthinkable tragedies. It provides a bridge for discussing the reality of the atomic bomb without leaning into sensationalism or graphic details that might overwhelm a sensitive reader. Laurence Yep uses a gentle, documentary style to center the human experience of the Hiroshima bombing through the eyes of a young girl named Sachi. The narrative follows Sachi from the morning of the blast through her journey as one of the Hiroshima Maidens who traveled to America for reconstructive surgery. It is a story of profound resilience and the power of community support. Parents will appreciate the way it balances historical facts with the emotional reality of living with a physical disability caused by war. It is an ideal choice for middle grade readers who are ready for honest history but still need a framework of hope and healing.
