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The Place Promised in Our Early Days

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Set in an alternate Cold War era, this story follows Hiroki and Takuya, two boys captivated by a mysterious tower built by the Soviets on the northern Japanese island they control. United by their dream, they embark on building a plane to reach the forbidden island. Joined by Sayuri, their friend and inspiration, their bond and promise to explore the tower are tested when she suddenly disappears without explanation.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for readers who enjoy sci-fi with elements of alternate history and heartfelt friendship, this novel appeals to fans of emotionally resonant speculative fiction.

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"In the Soviet-occupied Japan of an alternate history, two childhood friends who have grown apart find each other again and begin a search for a missing third friend--and possibly save the world in the process"--

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In the Cold War era of an alternate history, the Soviet Union has taken control of the northern island of Japan and cut it off from the rest of the country. Just south across the strait, a boy named Hiroki is fascinated by the mysterious tower the Soviets have constructed on the unreachable island, and he and his friend Takuya decide to build a plane that will take them over to see it.

As they work, a girl named Sayuri becomes a part of their lives and the promise to one day fly to the tower. But when she disappears without a trace, their promise is left unfulfilled, possibly forever.

The Place Promised in Our Early Days is a story of friendship, dreams, and the unyielding quest to reach the unreachable.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781975318697

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 November 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Makoto Shinkai is a director, manga artist, and a writer known for works such as your name., The Garden of Words, and 5 Centimeters Per Second.

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