Mieko and the Fifth Treasure

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Summary: Mieko and the Fifth treasure
Review: In this well written multicultural book we get a glimpse of what life was like in Japan after the bombing of Nagasaki. Eleanor Coerr gives us a feel for the times and we can learn a lot about the culture of the Japanese people. A very inspiring story that makes us all want to look inside and find our fifth treasure.

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Summary: The best entry reader book!
Review: This is one of the best books any young reader could ever read! I am almost 11, and I still love this book. You HAVE to buy it. You will treasure it.

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Summary: : Meiko and the fifth treasure
Review: This story is about a girl with the fifth treasure. She does calligraphy. A bomb drops on Nagasaki, Japan. Her wrist is badly cut. Her parents send Mieko to her grandparent's house for safety but goes to a new school. Her classmates tease her about the cut. A girl Yoshi stands up for her and they become friends. The next day the teacher tells Meiko to stay home and rest her hand and come back when she is ready. Later she's at school. Her friend and Meiko hear there is going to be a calligraphy contest. Everybody loves how beautiful she paints.