The Big Wave: A Japanese Novel About Two Friends Learning Courage and Hope After Tragedy for Children (Ages 8-12)
Product ID: 5869748
🌊Tsunami & natural disaster theme
📚Classic literary masterpiece
🧠Emotional resilience & courage
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🌊 Courage Rises Like the Big Wave – A Story That Stays With You
- IDEAL FOR AGES 8 12 - Crafted to engage young readers while sparking meaningful family conversations.
- HIGHLY RATED ENDURING CLASSIC - Join thousands of readers who’ve rated it 4.6/5, making it a must-have for your collection.
- POWERFUL LESSONS ON GRIEF AND HOPE - Navigate complex emotions with your child through a compassionate exploration of loss and bravery.
- TIMELESS NOBEL PRIZE WINNING STORY - Experience Pearl S. Buck’s profound narrative that transcends generations.
- AUTHENTIC JAPANESE CULTURAL SETTING - Immerse in a vivid portrayal of rural Japan, enriched by historical context and traditional values.
The Big Wave is a celebrated children’s novel by Nobel laureate Pearl S. Buck, telling the story of two Japanese friends confronting the aftermath of a devastating tsunami. Designed for ages 8-12, it blends cultural authenticity with profound themes of grief, courage, and hope, making it a timeless classic that encourages young readers to face life’s challenges with resilience.
Specifications
| ASIN | 0064401715 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #98,822 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #569 in Children's Historical Fiction (Books) #1,343 in Children's Classics #2,712 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (909) |
| Dimensions | 5.12 x 0.19 x 7.62 inches |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Grade level | 2 - 5 |
| ISBN-10 | 9780064401715 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0064401715 |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 64 pages |
| Publication date | April 18, 1986 |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Reading age | 8 - 12 years, from customers |
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