Describes the dropping of the atomic bomb on hiroshima, japan, particula. This is a book report on hiroshima by laurence yep. Free hiroshima worksheets and literature unit for teachers. See the progress your students make while they are reading. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Laurence yep takes you through hiroshima and the life of a girl named sachi who lives there. See all books authored by laurence yep, including dragonwings, and dragons gate, and more on. So the age for the book for the book is around ten and up. From newbery honor awardwinning author laurence yep comes a boldly written, fictionalized account of the bombing of hiroshima, as seen through the eyes of 12yearold sachi. This story is an expository rendition of the events as they relate to a young girl name sachi. Hiroshima worksheets and literature unit by laurence yep grades 48 daily reading journal go beyond a simple book report. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new.
Brandon brownhiroshima by laurence yep from the author of dragonwings 1975 a new book is here called hiroshima, taking place in 1945 during world war 2. Yep brings to life the terror and shock of the initial blast, its horrific aftermath for the survivors. Describes the dropping of the atomic bomb on hiroshima, japan, particularly as it affects sachi, who becomes one of the hiroshima maidens. Laurence yep describes the dropping of the atomic bomb on hiroshima, japan, particularly as it affects sachi. From newbery honor awardwinning author laurence yep comes this boldly written, fictionalized account of the bombing of hiroshima, seen through the eyes of 12yearold sachi. Laurence yep is the acclaimed author of more than sixty books for young people and a winner of the laura ingalls wilder award. Based on the actual accounts of hiroshima survivors, this riveting novella tells the poignant story of a young girl and a city destroyed by warand healed by the courage to rebuild and survive.
Yeps account of the bombing of hiroshima and its devastating aftermath is at once chilling and searing, hushed and thundering. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Laurence yep books list of books by author laurence yep. Paperback by laurence yep and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The story is not a narrative told by the young girl. I created this audio book for my students to listen to in class. Laurence yep was born in san francisco, california on june 14, 1948. Hiroshima by laurence yep, 1995, scholastic edition, in english hiroshima 1995 edition. Hiroshima apple paperbacks 9780590208338 by yep, laurence and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Hiroshima a novella by laurence yep audio book youtube. Hiroshima by laurence yep 1996, hardcover for sale.
He graduated from the university of california at santa cruz in 1970 and received a ph. Though deeply felt, a choppy, confusing account of hiroshimas. This fictionalized account of the bombing of hiroshima is seen through the eyes. Hiroshima is a book about war between the americans and japanese. Within a factual framework, the author sets the fictional story of a. Hiroshima by laurence yep 9780590208338 paperback, 1996deliveryuk delivery is usually within 5 to 7 working days.