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Book

Sakura : a novel

Call Number

  • 895.636 (CEN)

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Edition

First HarperVia hardcover.

Languages

In English, translated from Japanese.

Publication Information

London : HarperVia, 2026.

Physical Description

326 pages ; 22 cm.

Uniform Title

Sakura. English

Summary

When Kaoru receives a letter from his estranged father announcing his return home to Osaka, he is drawn back to the house and memories he has long avoided. Once a close and seemingly perfect family, the Hasegawas were devastated by a tragic accident that fractured their bond and left them struggling with grief and distance. As Kaoru reconnects with his parents and siblings, the family must confront the pain of the past and find a way forward. Through it all, their loyal dog, Sakura, offers steady companionship and unexpected hope, helping them rediscover love, resilience, and the possibility of healing.

Notes

"Originally published as Sakura in Japan in 2005 by Shogakukan"--title page verso.

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