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The Boy in the Garden
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3 out of 5
Based on 140 Ratings and 39 Reviews

Book Description
There was a story that Mama read to Jiro:

Once, in old Japan, a young woodcutter lived
alone in a little cottage. One winter day he
found a crane struggling in a snare and set it
free.

When Jiro looks out the window into Mr. Ozu's
garden, he sees a crane and remembers
that story.

Much like the crane, the legend comes to
life-and, suddenly, Jiro finds himself ... More
Book Information
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Company
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100547214103
ISBN-13978-0547214108
Publication Date10/18/2010
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About Allen Say (Author) : Allen Say is a published adapter, author, and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Allen Say include Tree of Cranes, Lost Lake, Grandfathers Journey, and The Ink-keeper... more
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