Twelve year old Yuriko has a privileged life. She lives in Hiroshima with her father, aunt, and cousin, has a best friend who is like a sister, and enjoys school. When Yuriko discovers information about her past, and soon after the atomic bomb is dropped on her city, her whole world seemingly comes to an end.
Create a character map to track character development in The Last Cherry Blossom by Kathleen Burkinshaw.
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YURIKO
Physical/Character Traits:Twelve years oldRespectfulIntelligentCuriousBrave How does this character change over time?She grows up a lot when she has to deal with the war and learns the truth about her family. What challenges does this character face?She learns that all is not as it seems in her family.The atomic bomb is dropped and she loses many of her loved ones.
PAPA
Physical/Character Traits: How does this character change over time? What challenges does this character face?
SUMIYO
Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the main character? What challenges does this character face?
AUNT KIMIKO
Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the main character? What challenges does this character face?
GENJI
Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the main character? What challenges does this character face?
MACHIKO
Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the main character? What challenges does this character face?