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Michiko Aoyama
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
304
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This Contemporary Fiction For Adults And Thoughtful Teens Follows A Close-Knit Urban Neighborhood Where Five Neighbors Discover Healing Through A Magical Moment In Their Local Playground. The Central Themes Are Friendship, Resilience, And The Power Of Kindness, Inviting Readers Who Crave Intimate, Character-Driven Stories About Community And Renewal. The Tone Is Hopeful, Comforting, And Quietly Uplifting As Lives Intertwine And Healing Unfolds.
Presented Through Story-Led, Interwoven Perspectives With A Patient, Cinematic Pace, The Narrative Blends Realism With A Touch Of Magical Realism. The Playground Moment Becomes A Gentle Catalyst For Comfort And Connection, Inviting Readers To Witness How Small Acts Of Listening And Care Ripple Through A Block And Across Families. The Characters—A High School Student Rebuilding Confidence, A New Mother Longing For Familiar Words, And Their Neighbors—Navigate Ordinary Days That Gradually Reveal Extraordinary Strands Of Hope.
Readers Finish With A Sense Of Belonging And A Renewed Belief In The Healing Power Of Community. The Book Nurtures Confidence, Curiosity, And A Deeper Appreciation For Everyday Kindness, Leaving A Lasting Impression Of Warmth, Resilience, And The Belief That Healing Can Begin With Listening, Care, And Shared Moments.
Product Details
Author
Michiko Aoyama
Publisher
Prhuk
Number of Pages
304
Language
English
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13 x 4 x 20.4 cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 799
₹ 679
₹ 120 Off
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