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Suzume

By Winifred Bird and Makoto Shinkai
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Suzume follows the journey of a young girl named Suzume who discovers a mysterious door that leads to a series of magical and often dangerous adventures. Throughout her journey, she encounters various characters and learns valuable lessons about responsibility and the balance of nature. The story beautifully intertwines themes of discovery, bravery, and the interconnectedness of the world around us.
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Seventeen-year-old Suzume lives with her aunt in a quiet port town in Kyushu. One day, on her way to school, she runs into a young man searching for something and follows him to a ruin in the hills. But inside, all she finds is a single white door among the rubble. As if pulled by an invisible force, she reaches out to open it...and begins an epic journey across Japan connecting the past, present, and future. Follow Suzume s adventure in this novelization of the acclaimed animated film Suzume, written by director Makoto Shinkai.

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ISBN: 9781975373061

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 December 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 299g

Pages: 192

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Makoto Shinkai Romance Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Sci-Fi & Fantasy Winifred Bird Yen Press

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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