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The Most Beautiful Place in the World
Ages 7–11 · 1988
Bookroo's summary
Kino and Jiya's lives change forever when a devastating wave obliterates Jiya's village and family. As Jiya grapples with his grief, he learns through Kino's friendship that courage and love can emerge from tragedy. Will Jiya find the strength to rebuild his life amidst the ruins? Discover how danger teaches bravery and the enduring power of life and love.
From the publisher
Kino lives on a farm on the side of a mountain in Japan. His friend, Jiya, lives in a fishing village below. Everyone, including Kino and Jiya, has heard of the big wave. No one suspects it will wipe out the whole village and Jiya’s family, too. As Jiya struggles to overcome his sorrow, he understands it is in the presence of danger that one learns to be brave, and to appreciate how wonderful life can be.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 64
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 790L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.2
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 5209
Publication
- Published
- April 18, 1986
- First published
- January 1, 1947
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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