The Last Sakura - by Ashley K Nakanishi (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Have you ever wondered if all those ghost stories and bits of folklore your obaa told you were true? </p><p><br></p><p>After the tragic loss of their mother, Kiko and Yuki move to Okinawa to live with their mysterious grandmother. In a new world of language, culture, food and magical arts, Kiko learns she must unlock her mystic destiny as a yuta to avenge her mother's death against the Iron Dragon. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Get Pidgin. Get Okinawan mythology. Get Okinawan language. Get wit and wonder. Get so much for love in Ashley Nakanishi's magical, young adult novel, The Last Sakura: Tales of the Yuta</em>. This book is truly one treasure." -Lee A. Tonouchi, Significant Moments in da Life of Oriental Faddah and Son</em></p><p><br></p><p>"Ashley Nakanishi's The Last Sakura: Tales of the Yuta</em> is many books in one-a rediscovery of heritage, a homage to an endangered language, a hopeful exploration of grief, and a fantastical, exuberant story about magic in the real world." -Shawna Yang Ryan, American Book Award-winning author of Green Island</em></p><p><br></p><p>"The Last Sakura </em>is one the most memorable and magical books I've read in years. Silva's illustrations give us a glimpse into the Shimanchu world, while Nakanishi's words bring this world to life with passion and pride." -Craig Santos Perez, Habitat Threshold</em></p><br>
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