Big Wave
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.
Target age group 8-12
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.
Target age group 8-12
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CategoryJuvenile Fiction
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Age Group9 to 12 yrs
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Grade Level3-5
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Theme 2Action & Adventure
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeHistorical
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Awards
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AuthorBuck, Pearl S
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Lexile Level790
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AR Level5.2
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DeweyFiction
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PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
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Publication Date4/18/1986
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Pages64
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Dimensions0.2 H × 7.3 L × 4.9 W
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Case Qty224
