Sandra Moore began her writing career as a ghost writer for a senator on Capitol Hill, and has worked as a freelance journalist specializing in writing about children and families. She studied writing for children at the Washington Writers' Center. This is her first book. Kazumi Wilds illustrated Tuttle's All About Japan (Tuttle, 2011) and has illustrated several other children's books, including The Wakame Gatherers (Shen's Books, 2007). She lives in Japan but is currently studying in the United States.
Fairy tale-sounding this may seem, but the ending 'Author's Note' will reveal just how true this inspiring story actually is. A first book for journalist Sandra Moore, <i>Peace Tree</i> couldn't be a better choice to begin an authorly career. --<b><i>Smithsonian BookDragon</i></b>