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The Heavenward Path
The Heavenward Path
Author: Kara Dalkey
ISBN-13: 9780152016524
ISBN-10: 015201652X
Publication Date: 3/15/1998
Pages: 240
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 8 ratings
Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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ignolopi avatar reviewed The Heavenward Path on + 11 more book reviews
Much like the first book, The Heavenward Path is enchanting and sweet and set in Heian Japan. If you are looking for an absolute conclusion to the story, this will not fulfill that desire, but will leave you with a little more to wonder about.

It continues the story of the Little Sister, when she's a bit older and trying to find her way to the Heavenward Path by being a Buddhist nun. Her family isn't happy with her decision, neither is her tengu friend because he cannot get close to religious ground or religious scrolls.

As curious and adventure-loving as she is, however, you can't expect her to sit in prayer all day, and once again she goes off on a magical adventure. This time, though, instead of searching for the older sister, she is searching for the path for the Little Sister. I can't say if she finds it or not, I would be happy with a third book, but if you loved the first one you will want to read this one!