Publisher Description
This striking work of narrative nonfiction tells the true story of six-year-old Sachiko Yasui’s survival of the Nagasaki atomic bomb on August 9, 1945 and the heartbreaking and lifelong aftermath.
Having conducted extensive interviews with Sachiko Yasui, Caren Stelson shares the true story of this young girl who survived the atomic bomb and chronicles her long journey to find peace.
This special book offers readers a remarkable new perspective on the final moments of World War II and their aftermath.
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“Two narrators use three distinct styles in telling this true story…Katherine Fenton makes a vocal distinction between Sachiko’s childhood memories of the bombing and her later life. With youthful innocence, Fenton describes Sachiko’s burning feet, dirt-choked lungs, and other agonies. She utilizes a more matter-of-fact tone for Sachiko’s later reflections. John Chancer is unsentimentally informative as he delivers historical and political background information needed to understand Sachiko’s story in the context of world history.”
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About Caren B. Stelson
Caren B. Stelson holds a BA in history and MA in education from the University of Pennsylvania and has worked as a teacher, educational consultant, and freelance writer. In 2009, she earned an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Hamline University. In 2013, her manuscript for Sachiko won the SCBWI Anna Cross Giblin work-in-progress award. Because of her friendship with Sachiko Yasui, she has become an active member of the Saint Paul-Nagasaki Sister City Committee as well as continuing to write and teach.
About the Narrators
John Chancer is an award winning narrator of numerous audiobooks. He has performed in theaters on both sides of the Atlantic. His television appearances have included Any Human Heart, Episodes, Spooks, The Long Firm, and William & Mary. His films include Casino Royale, Unstoppable, Grim, and Project: Shadowchaser.
Katherine Fenton’s theater credits include Twelfth Night and Much Ado about Nothing, while her television credits include appearances on Casualty and Servants. She has also provided voices for radio, animated cartoon series, and computer software CDs.