Inspired by the Wind Telephone in Japan, this poignant story explores
the stages of grief, the healing power of hope, and the unbreakable
family bonds that connect us all. From the acclaimed author of The
Invisible Boy and the award-winning illustrator of One.
In a small village in Japan, a family mourns the loss of their loved
one. Each family member grieves in their own way, but it is not until
they discover an old-fashioned telephone booth on a windswept hill that
they begin to heal. Through the telephone, they are able to express
feelings long bottled up--speaking directly to their loved one and also
to each other. Slowly but surely, the pain subsides, and hope blossoms
anew.
Inspired by Itaru Sasaki's Wind Telephone, which brought healing to the
people of Japan in the wake of an Earthquake and tsunami this story
explores grief and loss, and how we move forward by finding meaningful
ways to connect with the family and friends we've lost, as well as those
who are still with us.
Truly beautiful and poignant. This book is for anyone who's ever
experienced loss or grief, which is to say: all of us. --Katherine
Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan