Synopses & Reviews
When Osamu, a lonely sail maker, nurses an injured crane one blustery night, he never suspects that this simple act of kindness will change his life forever. Weeks later a mysterious woman arrives on his doorstep, seeking shelter from a storm. Osamu again offers his help, and soon the sail maker and the stranger fall in love and marry. But when he learns of his wife's gift for making magic sails, ambition replaces compassion--and Osamu risks losing the great happiness he has found. With majestic paintings and lyrical prose, this classic Japanese tale speaks to readers of all ages with its timeless lessons on the nature of kindness, love, and betrayal.
Review
[star]"Abounds with drama and emotion . . . Gorgeous."--
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
[star]"Vivid. . . . The illustrations . . . place the human drama against a background of nature which is changeable, mysterious, and hauntingly beautiful."--Booklist (starred review)
and#8220;A poetic gem . . . Exquisite and memorable.and#8221;--Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
Osamu and Yukiko are happy together until one day their rice runs out and Yukiko begins weaving a magical sail that she will trade for gold. Osamu risks losing all the happiness when he thinks more about the gold than Yukiko herself.
Synopsis
A haunting and breathtakingly beautiful retelling of a Japanese tale
About the Author
ODDS BODKIN is an acclaimed storyteller, composer, and teacher of the art of storytelling. He lives in New Hampshire.GENNADY SPIRIN has illustrated numerous books, which have been published in both his native Europe and the United States. He lives in New Jersey.