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Synopsis
Lin can't explain the knowledge she has of the future, of what people will say or what will happen. It's a gift she shares with Obaasan, her grandmother, who has recently come from Japan to live with Lin's family. But seeing the future is more than knowing whether or not a boy will call. What is Lin to make of the visions she has of a day long ago, when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima?Acclaimed author Kelly Easton's poignant coming-of-age novel about a girl with psychic abilities is rich in imagery and memorable characters.
Is Hiroshima Dreams appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Parents should know this book deals with the atomic bombing of Hiroshima through psychic visions, which may include disturbing imagery of war and mass casualties. The focus is on understanding family heritage and processing historical trauma.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include genocide, death, mass death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to Lin's psychic abilities and her journey to understand her gift while connecting with her grandmother's past.