mieko and the fifth treasure

This is an emotional story about Mieko. Mieko is a talented artist and calligrapher (handwriting artist). Her hand is badly hurt during the bombings of the war. The scared little girl is sent to live with her grandparents in the countryside where it is safer Mieko is worried and afraid that she's lost her 5th treasure—the "beauty in her heart." This treasure is the key to her happiness and her beautiful artMieko starts a new school. Her new classmates are mean. They constantly laugh at her and tease her which just makes her angrier. Her grandparents eventually manage to lift her darkness through their patience and wisdom. She also finds a good friend in Yoshi. Yoshi is one classmate who is really kindMieko also grows close to Yoshi's aunt. Her friend's aunt is strict, but kind and encourages Mieko to pick up her paintbrushes again.