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The big wave
Book • 1986
The Big Wave is a children's novel set in a Japanese fishing community.
The story follows Kino, who lives on a farm on the side of a mountain, and his friend Jiya, who lives in a fishing village below.
When a big wave destroys Jiya's village, killing his family, Jiya is adopted by Kino's family.
As Jiya grows up, he struggles with his grief and eventually decides to return to his life as a fisherman, marrying Kino's sister Setsu.
The novel explores themes of fear, bravery, and the strength of life in the face of tragedy.
The story follows Kino, who lives on a farm on the side of a mountain, and his friend Jiya, who lives in a fishing village below.
When a big wave destroys Jiya's village, killing his family, Jiya is adopted by Kino's family.
As Jiya grows up, he struggles with his grief and eventually decides to return to his life as a fisherman, marrying Kino's sister Setsu.
The novel explores themes of fear, bravery, and the strength of life in the face of tragedy.
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Richard Hemmer
GAG488: Hokusai und die Große Welle
