A timeless classic of Japanese children's literature: One night, alone on a hilltop, a young boy is swept aboard a magical train bound for the Milky Way.
This tender fable is a book of great wisdom and adventure, offering insight into the afterlife. Kenji Miyazawa (18961933), little known in his lifetime, went on to be one Japan's most celebrated literary figures of the early 20th century for his children's stories. Perhaps Miyazawa's most beloved story in Japan, this translation of the Milky Way Railroad is sure to delight both children and parents, and evoke the same wonder and poignancy familiar to fans of Studio Ghibli.
By:
Kenji Miyazawa Illustrated by:
Ryu Okazaki Translated by:
Joseph Sigrist, D.M. Stroud Imprint: Stone Bridge Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 190mm,
Width: 134mm,
Spine: 12mm
Weight: 155g ISBN:9781933330402 ISBN 10: 1933330406 Series:Stone Bridge Fiction Pages: 128 Publication Date:02 January 2008 Recommended Age: From 10 to 12 years Audience:
General/trade
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Children/juvenile
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ELT Advanced
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Children / Juvenile
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
