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The Big Wave

3.8/5 ( ratings)

Kino lives on a farm on the side of a mountain in Japan. His friend, Jiya, lives in a fishing village below. Everyone, including Kino and Jiya, has heard of the big wave. No one suspects it will wipe out the whole village and Jiya's family, too. As Jiya struggles to overcome his sorrow, he understands it is in the presence of danger that one learns to be brave, and to appreciate how wonderful life can be.

The famous story of a Japanese boy who must face life after escaping the tidal wave destruction of his family and village.

Language: English

Pages: 64

Format: Paperback

Publisher: HarperCollins

Release: April 18, 1986

ISBN: 0064401715

ISBN 13: 9780064401715

The Big Wave

3.8/5 ( ratings)

Kino lives on a farm on the side of a mountain in Japan. His friend, Jiya, lives in a fishing village below. Everyone, including Kino and Jiya, has heard of the big wave. No one suspects it will wipe out the whole village and Jiya's family, too. As Jiya struggles to overcome his sorrow, he understands it is in the presence of danger that one learns to be brave, and to appreciate how wonderful life can be.

The famous story of a Japanese boy who must face life after escaping the tidal wave destruction of his family and village.

Language: English

Pages: 64

Format: Paperback

Publisher: HarperCollins

Release: April 18, 1986

ISBN: 0064401715

ISBN 13: 9780064401715

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