Summary
A moral cornerstone for aspiring and continuing teachers, this novel, written by a veteran of the vocation, has sold over a million copies and remains one of the most enduring achievements of modern Japanese literature. At the core, the challenges of teaching are the same the world over. Kenjiro Haitani’s charming and profoundly moving reminder to keep faith with the kids is finally out in English.It’s a typical day at the elementary school when a beautiful young newlywed named Ms. Kotani, th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781932234213 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1932234217 |
| Author: | Kenjiro Haitani |
| Publisher: | Vertical Inc. |
| Imprint: | Vertical Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 4 June 2019 |
| Weight: | 318g |
| Dimensions: | 191mm x 132mm |
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“Haitani has fully grasped the secret to ushering a wide readership that surpasses children to include adults. He suffuses his work with astuteness and accessible minutiae, still managing to convey a clear moral message.” - Nobel Prize winner Kenzaburo Oe
About The Author
Kenjiro Haitani
Kenjiro Haitani is the recipient of the Andersen International Award for Excellence in Childrens’ Fiction. He founded a nursery school- Children of the Sun- twenty years ago and is a member of UNESCO and a tireless activist for chidren’s rights. A Rabbit’s Eyes marks his stateside debut.
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