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Name: The two bullies
Author: Junko Morimoto

Two bullies, one from China and one from Japan, find themselves facing off in an uneasy standoff. Their mutual intimidation builds a tense atmosphere, but when they finally encounter each other face to face, neither raises a hand. The encounter ends without conflict, leaving readers reflecting on the power of restraint and the possibility of peace amid hostility.

First publish date: 1999

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Junko Morimoto

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