The Crane Girl
By Curtis Manley
Illustrated by Lin Wang
Hardcover: $19.95
Paperback: $12.95
Ebook
View the Teacher's GuideWhile gathering firewood, Yasuhiro comes upon an injured crane hidden in the snow. He rescues and comforts the bird, then watches as it flies away over the wintry hills.
The next night, a mysterious young girl arrives at Yasuhiro’s home seeking shelter from the cold. The boy and his father welcome the girl, named Hiroko, to stay with them. But when Hiroko notices that Yasuhiro’s father is struggling to earn money, she offers to weave silk for him to sell. After the fabric fetches a good price, the boy’s father becomes impatient for more silk, and his greed has a life-changing effect on them all.
Lyrical storytelling deftly interwoven with original haiku create a magical adaptation of a popular Japanese folktale—an inspirational story of friendship and the power of kindness to transform lives.
About the Creators
Curtis Manley - Author
Curtis Manley is a full-time writer and a member of the Haiku Society of America. He enjoys watching the behaviors of birds and other animals—whether in his backyard or in the forests, deserts, and canyons of the western United States. In his travels, he always hopes to see a sandhill crane. Manley grew up in western Pennsylvania but now lives in the Seattle area with his wife and daughter. Visit him online at curtismanley.com.
Lin Wang
LIN WANG has illustrated several books for children, including The Crane Girl for Lee and Low Books. She is a classically trained portrait painter with an MFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design, and her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show. Wang lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and their children.
About This Title
ISBN
Hardcover: 9781885008572
Paperback: 9781643796840
Awards
101 Great Books for Kids
Evanston Public Library
Starred Review
Kirkus Reviews
Top 10 Favorites
New York Public Library
Guided Reading:
RLexile:
N/AInterest Level:
Grades 1 - 4Reading Level:
Grades 4 - 4Themes
Animal/Biodiversity/Plant Adaptations, Animals, Asian/Asian American Interest, Cultural Diversity, Empathy/Compassion, Folktales/Fairy Tales, Friendship, Gratitude, Kindness/Caring, Overcoming Obstacles, Poetry
Part of These Collections
Lee & Low Poetry Collection, Poetry Grades 3-6, Multicultural Folk Tales , Friends & Friendship, Asian/Asian American English Collection Grades 3-5, Asian Pacific American Heritage Collection , High-Low Books for Preteens (Grades 4-6), Kindness and Compassion Collection, Social and Emotional Learning Collection
