A Rabbit's Eyes

Kenjiro Haitani, Paul Sminkey

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Japanese

Vertical Inc.
04 June 2019

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

A moral cornerstone for aspiring and continuing teachers, this novel, written by a veteran of the vocation, has sold over a million copies and remains one of the most enduring achievements of modern Japanese literature. At the core, the challenges of teaching are the same the world over. Kenjiro Haitani's charming and profoundly moving reminder to keep faith with the kids is finally out in English.

It's a typical day at the elementary school when a beautiful young newlywed named Ms. Kotani, the new teacher, eagerly goes into class and leaves before the final bell sobbing. Her students include the silent boy Tetsuzo, whose hobby is collecting flies, and a girl, Minako, who could keep Ritalin in business all alone. Most of the school's teachers have never given these kids a chance, but Ms. Kotani will not give up so easily--even when her single-minded efforts start hurting her marriage.

By: Kenjiro Haitani
Translated by: Paul Sminkey
Imprint: Vertical Inc.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 191mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 318g
ISBN: 9781932234213
ISBN 10: 1932234217
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 04 June 2019
Recommended Age: From 10 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kenjiro Haitani is the recipient of the Andersen International Award for Excellence in Childrens' Fiction. He founded a nursery school- Children of the Sun- twenty years ago and is a member of UNESCO and a tireless activist for chidren's rights. A Rabbit's Eyes marks his stateside debut.

Reviews for A Rabbit's Eyes

"""Haitani has fully grasped the secret to ushering a wide readership that surpasses children to include adults. He suffuses his work with astuteness and accessible minutiae, still managing to convey a clear moral message."" - Nobel Prize winner Kenzaburo Oe"

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