The Blossom and the Firefly

by Sherri L. Smith

Book Overview

From the award-winning author of Flygirl comes this powerful WWII romance between two Japanese teens caught in the cogs of an unwinnable war, perfect for fans of Salt to the Sea, Lovely War, and Code Name Verity.

Japan 1945. Taro is a talented violinist and a kamikaze pilot in the days before his first and only mission. He believes he is ready to die for his country . . . until he meets Hana. Hana hasn't been...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1524737909
• ISBN13: 9781524737900
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.5" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher