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Japan, 1939. Two orphaned brothers are growing up with grandparents who inspire them to dream of a future firmly rooted in tradition. The older boy, Hiroshi, shows signs of promise at sumo wrestling, while Kenji is fascinated by the art of Noh Theatre masks. But as the ripples of war spread, the brothers must put their dreams on hold.

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The Street of a Thousand Blossoms

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      Publisher: Griffin Publishing
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 9/8/2008 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780312384777, 978-0312384777
      ISBN10: 0312384777

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      Book Synopsis
      Japan, 1939. Two orphaned brothers are growing up with grandparents who inspire them to dream of a future firmly rooted in tradition. The older boy, Hiroshi, shows signs of promise at sumo wrestling, while Kenji is fascinated by the art of Noh Theatre masks. But as the ripples of war spread, the brothers must put their dreams on hold.

      Trade Review
      "* "Tsukiyama is a mesmerizing storyteller... her detailed and plot-driven story of resilience, discipline, loyalty and right action is popular fiction at its most intelligent, appealing and rewarding." - Booklist."

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