The Grip of Winter

"On the main island of Japan spring was around the corner, and in some places the plum trees were already in bloom. At this time of the year, Matsuzo thought wistfully, he would normally be writing poems to the fragrant while blossoms. But the land was still in the grip of winter here in the north, and he would be digging ditches." —The Coming of the Bear by Lensey Namioka

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Author: Middle Grade Carousel

A mother-daughter duo dedicated to all things Middle Grade, CJ & Elza run a series of monthly reading challenges. You can also find them on Twitter: @kindeladies, or Instagram: @mgcarousel.

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