★ The text is large and easy to read for elementary and junior high school students, with furigana (hiragana readings) provided for all kanji. ◎ "Battery" Volumes 1-6 Atsuko Asano / Makiko Sato Price: ¥704 - ¥814 During spring break just before entering junior high school, Takumi Harada moves to a mountain town in Okayama Prefecture due to his father's job transfer. Takumi, who firmly believes in his own talent as a pitcher, meets Go Nagakura, a catcher whose physique is unlike any other classmate. Takumi is moved by the thought that they could become the "best battery." A proud, talented pitcher and a catcher who tries to connect with him. A story of boys that moves even adults! This generation-spanning bestseller is finally on the mound!! For upper elementary school students and up.