The Eternal Spring of Mr. Ito
by Sheila Garrigue
LTF Stock #: 000200
During World War II, young Sara, evacuated from England to her aunt and uncle's home in Vancouver, forms a deep friendship with their Japanese-Canadian gardener, Mr. Ito, who teaches her the art of bonsai and the philosophy of life and enlightenment. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Mr. Ito faces internment, and Sara must decide the fate of his cherished 200-year-old bonsai tree, exploring themes of prejudice, loyalty, and cultural understanding in this poignant coming-of-age story.
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