![]() The authentic portrayal of Claire's Japanese American family, only partially in touch with their heritage, will resonate with many teens who straddle multiple cultures, and Claire herself is a breath of fresh air. Readers will fall for him too, as well as the rest of Claire's close-knit group of friends who bring humor and warmth to the suspenseful narrative. Claire also deals with more typical high school concerns as she faces growing feelings for her best friend, Forrest. ![]() Suddenly, she's being trailed by an unfamiliar black SUV and receiving coded messages only understood by those who know Japanese customs-four white chrysanthemums signifying death and her name written in red ink. In digging for answers, she discovers her ordinary suburban Utah family may have yakuza ties that could put them all in grave danger. Claire Takata hardly remembers her father, who died when she was a child, but when she finds an old letter of his, she realizes her mother and stepfather have hidden crucial details about their past. ![]() ![]() Gr 7 Up-Mystery lovers won't be able to put down Maetani's smartly written debut. ![]()
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