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Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (manga)

By Seiko Tanabe and Elena Pizarro Lanzas and Nao Emoto and Matthew Rutsohn
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College student Tsuneo dreams of studying abroad to explore the ocean's wonders. His plans change when he becomes caretaker for Josee, a girl in a wheelchair. Despite her prickly demeanor, their bond grows, culminating in a transformative trip to the beach that reveals new possibilities and courage for both.
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This graphic novel appeals to readers interested in heartfelt stories of personal growth, friendship, and overcoming challenges. Fans of touching, character-driven narratives and beautifully illustrated manga will find it especially rewarding.

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College student Tsuneo loves the ocean and the creatures it harbours, and he dreams of studying abroad in faraway waters. All he needs is enough funds to go, so when a girl in a wheelchair suddenly barrels into his life, he readily agrees to work part-time as her caretaker.

Getting close to the prickly Josee is easier said than done, but before he can give up, an impromptu trip to the beach shows them both that sometimes, they must take that first plunge to see the wonders that await.

The hit animated film based on the striking story by Seiko Tanabe has been beautifully illustrated by Nao Emoto and collected in this single omnibus edition of Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (manga)!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781975341732

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 530g

Pages: 412

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Elena Pizarro Lanzas Fiction Graphic Novels Manga Matthew Rutsohn Nao Emoto Seiko Tanabe Yen Press

About the Author

Born in 1928 in Osaka, Seiko Tanabe was the author of many award-winning books, among them the novel Sentimental Journey, recipient of the prestigious Akutagawa Prize in 1964 as well as her biography of the poet Suifu Kishimoto which won her the 1998 Izumi Kyoka Prize for Literature and the 1999 Yomiuri Prize. Tanabe was designated a Person of Cultural Merit by the Japanese government in 2000 and then awarded the Order of Culture eight years later. She died in Kobe, Japan in 2019 at the age of 91.

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