"Island Story 1" "Island Story 2" Kenjiro Haibatani #KenjiroHaibatani #Kenjiro_Haibatani #Books #JapaneseLiterature/Novels&Stories #Bunko (Paperback) [Overview] ① "It's ridiculous to move suddenly." Despite the opposition of Takayuki, a fourth-grade elementary school student, and his older sister Kanako, their father, who believes that nature is important for human life, decides to move the whole family to an island. Life on the island, which began with anxious feelings, is full of hardships, but Takayuki bravely learns to live with nature... A story of praise for nature, depicting heartwarming interactions with friends. Includes Parts 1 to 3. ② Tochan's (Dad's) best friend, the marathon runner Goro, has come to the island! "You're suited to be a runner," Takayuki is told, and immediately starts training with his friends, parents, and his dog Gon. Living with Tochan and Kaachan (Mom), who run a self-sufficient farm, teaches Takayuki about the connection between nature and people. However, he is worried about his sister Kanako, who lives in town separately from the family... And then, Kaachan runs away from home!? A masterpiece of Haibatani's literature, completed over fifteen years, with a free and open heart. Thank you for viewing. [Condition] This is a used item. There are no noticeable scratches or stains, but there are some age-related scuffs and yellowing on the cover and edges. Please understand that this is a home-stored item, so please only purchase if you understand these conditions. The condition of the item may be perceived differently by different people, so please check carefully beforehand if you are concerned about the details. This is an out-of-print and rare book, so if you need it, please consider this opportunity. [Shipping] It will be delivered via Yu-Packet (mailed to your post box). Please be aware that it will be simply packaged to fit within the specified thickness. We also have many other Haibatani works for sale, so please contact us separately if you would like a set. Please refrain from price negotiations. Thank you.