Katherine Paterson

The Sign of the Chrysanthemum is a 1973 work of literature that was the first published work by the U.S. novelist Katherine Paterson. The novel is set in 12th century Japan and tells the story of Muna, a 14-year-old who searches for his long-absent father following his mother’s death.

The Same Stuff as Stars is a children's novel written by Katherine Paterson. It was published in 2002.