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A Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story

Caren Stelson

During World War II, Sachiko and her family live in Nagasaki as fighting draws closer. On August 9, 1945, an atomic bomb devastates the city and causes severe losses for the family. Amid the ruins of their home, they find their grandmother’s leaf-shaped bowl intact. Once used for everyday meals and passed through generations, the bowl holds memories and becomes a symbol of hope, peace, and new family traditions.

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ATOS Book Level
3.6
AR Interest Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
956
Themes
Family · Grandparents And Generations · History · Resilience · War And Conflict
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Published
August 4, 2020
ISBN-13
9781541521483
Language
English
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