Sixteen and on top of the world, Lily is beyond excited to be setting off for a whole. This coming-of-age tale about friendship, perseverance, and the perils of teen life is as fun as it is thoughtful. Read 'Edokko Sakura+Maple, 2' by Loren Greene available from Rakuten Kobo. Greene convincingly portrays the sights, rhythms, and relationships of both Japanese life and the teenagers’ world in the high-pressure Japanese school system. Secondary characters reveal unexpected aspects of their personalities as the narrative moves forwards. Greene’s writing is assured as Lily’s resilient personality helps her to overcome all the difficulties the trip throws her way. A dash of romance between various characters creates an alluring undercurrent. Loren Greene (Author of Edokko) Loren Greene Goodreads Author Born Canada Website Twitter shibuyaloren Genre Young Adult, Fiction, Travel Influences GordonKorman Holly Thompson Eoin Colfer Bernice Thurman Hunter. With a neurotic host sister, vile classmates, and a small community watching over her every move, Lily must do everything in her power not to abandon her course midway. But an unexpected occurrence forces her host family to cancel at the last moment, and Lily has no option but to start school in the small town of Ajimu. Sixteen-year-old Lily Jennings is excited to study in Tokyo, Japan for a year. Sweet, funny, and affecting… Absolutely captivating.įriendship and the importance of pursuing one’s dreams form the basis of Greene’s fun latest.
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