This book was recognised by the Hackmatack Children's Choice Award. It was recognised by the Pacific Northwest Young Readers' Choice Award.

This is volume 1 in Cherry Blossom .

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by Napoleon Publishing .

Jennifer Maruno is a long-time educator. Her debut novel, When the Cherry Blossoms Fell , was shortlisted for the Hackmatack Award and the Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Award. She is also the author of Warbird , Cherry Blossom Winter , and Kid Soldier . She lives in Burlington, Ontario.