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Blossom and the Firefly, The

Sherri L. Smith

Ages: 14+

Published: 2020

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons/PRH

ISBN: 978-1-5247-3790-0

Keywords: WWII, Music

In 1945 Japan, Taro, 17, is willing to die for his country. But then this kamikaze pilot meets 15-year-old Hana. Author's note, glossary, bibliography.