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The Secret of the Blue Glass Ginny Takemori (Translator)

The Secret of the Blue Glass By Ginny Takemori (Translator)

The Secret of the Blue Glass by Ginny Takemori (Translator)


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Summary

'I love this book' - Michael Morpurgo. A classic story about a magical miniature family's adventures in wartime Japan

The Secret of the Blue Glass Summary

The Secret of the Blue Glass by Ginny Takemori (Translator)

I love this bookMichael Morpurgo A classic story about a magical miniaturefamily's adventures in wartime Japan In a dustylibrary, in the quietest corner of a house in a Tokyo suburb, live the LittlePeople: Fern and Balbo, Robin and Iris. Just a few inches high, sleeping incigarette boxes and crafting shoes from old book jackets, they need only onething from their Humans - a nightly glass of milk, served in a sparkling BlueGlass goblet, by a trusted young member of the Humanfamily. But when the Second World War comes to Japan,bringing a dangerous new kind of patriotism, both Humans and their belovedLittle People face a world they could never before have imagined. It will takegreat love, bravery, and a rather loyal pigeon, to bring their unique familiesback together once more...

About Ginny Takemori (Translator)

Born in Tokyo in 1924, Tomiko Inui joined a publishing house in 1950, where she began working as an editor, as well as writing books for children. She published many books over her long career, winning prizes along the way including the Mainishi Publishing Culture Award and the Akaitori Award for Children's Literature. She was also runner-up in 1964 for the Hans Christian Andersen prize. The Secret of the Blue Glass is the first of her books to be translated into English. She died in 2002.

Additional information

GOR009638835
9781782691846
1782691847
The Secret of the Blue Glass by Ginny Takemori (Translator)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pushkin Children's Books
20180405
192
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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