Twelve-year-old Rinko is looking forward to her summer vacation. But when her mother asks her to spend a month helping Mrs. Hata, a widowed friend, Rinko is sure her summer will be ruined. Everyone has told Rinko Mrs. Hata is crazy, and a series of unpleasant incidents don't help Rinko's outlook. But by summer's end, Rinko comes to understand that people are not always what they seem, and what appears to be a "bad thing" can sometimes be something very good!
About the AuthorYoshiko Uchida was an award-winning Japanese American writer
Book InformationISBN 9780689717451
Author Yoshiko UchidaFormat Paperback
Page Count 132
Imprint AladdinPublisher Simon & Schuster
Weight(grams) 98g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 137mm * 10mm