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.
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Hardback Editions
October 1999 : Library Binding
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January 1973 : Library Binding
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1963 : Hardback
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1956 : Hardback
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1950 : Hardback
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1948 : Hardback
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1944 : Hardback
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Paperback Editions
February 2000 : Paperback
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1999 : Paperback
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1991 : Paperback
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May 1986 : Paperback
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1976 : Paperback
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1970 : Paperback
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June 1969 : Paperback
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1968 : Paperback
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1966 : Paperback
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1965 : Paperback
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1964 : Paperback
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1962 : Mass Market Paperback
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1960 : Paperback
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1956 : Paperback
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1947 : Mass Market Paperback
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Other Editions
September 1987 : Unknown
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April 1986 : Turtleback
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1960 : Unknown
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1960 : Unknown
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1948 : Unknown
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