Hana and the Golden Kenzan

When Hana and her dog, Bunny, move to her grandmother's house in Japan for the summer, their quiet life turns adventurous. With no modern distractions, they discover a magical garden where flowers and insects talk. But when zombie weeds threaten this enchanted place, Hana learns the ancient art of Ikebana might be the key to saving it. Inspired by the story ideas of 12-year-olds Lina and Erika Schell and written by their father, "Hana and the Golden Kenzan" explores bravery, tradition, and the power of nature.

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About the Author: Jim Schell
Jim Schell is a native Oregonian. Before moving to Idaho, Jim lived for 15 years in Japan.

Hana and the Golden Kenzan was inspired by his experiences in Japan, his wife's love of Ikebana, and his twin daughters' imagination and drawing ability.

Jim holds a BS degree from Santa Clara University and an MBA from the University of Oregon.
When Hana's parents leave on a trip to Brazil looking for new plant life, she and her dog, Bunny, must move to her Japanese grandmother's house for the summer. With no Internet and no cable TV, Hana feels cut off from the world. Soon after Hana and Bunny arrive at the house, things start to get strange. Hana discovers a garden with talking flowers and insects. When she finds out that zombie weeds are about to take over the garden and perhaps more, it's up to her to save the day. Will she save her friends, or will the garden finally fall under a wicked spider's control? The ancient Japanese art of Ikebana -- flower arranging -- may hold the answer.

Hana and the Golden Kenzan is based on characters, illustrations, and story ideas developed by Lina and Erika Schell when they were 12-years-old. The book was written by Lina's and Erika's father. The girls' mother -- Miwa -- is a licensed Ikebana instructor and provided inspiration for the story.

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