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Hotaka: Through My Eyes – Natural Disaster Zones
by John Heffernan, series editor Lyn White
A moving story about one boy caught up in the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 2011.
When the tsunami strikes the Japanese coastal town of Omori-wan, the effects are utterly devastating. Three years later, much of what happened on that day is still a mystery. As Hotaka sets about convincing local performers to appear at the town's upcoming Memorial Concert, he finds himself increasingly haunted by memories of his best friend Takeshi. When strong willed Sakura initiates a controversial anti-seawall movement, there is danger at every turn for Hotaka and his friends. As the town and its people struggle to rebuild their lives, can Hotaka help Omori-wan look to the future – and let go of his past?
Awards:
- Freeman Book Awards for South East Asian Literature (Young Adult) 2017 – Honorable mention
- CBCA Awards (Younger Readers) 2018 – Notable book
- Series shortlisted for the Educational Publishing Awards 2019 – Primary Educational Picture or Chapter Book – Winner
