Susan Griner
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Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
When the Great Kanto Earthquake strikes Tokyo on September 1, 1923, twelve-year-old Fumiko must navigate the ensuing chaos and confusion in her fight for survival. Includes information about the Great Kanto Earthquake, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2025]
Language
English
Description
"The year is 2011, and an earthquake has just hit Tohoku, Japan! Twelve-year-old Rei is sitting in class, thinking about the argument she just had with her best friend, when the earthquake strikes. After six long minutes of rumbling, the class can finally leave their school and gather outside. There they hear the tsunami alarm, warning them to get to higher land! Can Rei and her classmates win their race to safety, and what will they leave behind?"...