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1) Heaven
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Mieko Kawakami's new novel is told in the voice of a 14-year-old student subjected to relentless torment for having a lazy eye. Instead of resisting, the boy chooses to suffer in complete resignation. The only person who understands what he is going through is a female classmate who suffers similar treatment at the hands of her tormenters. These raw and realistic portrayals of bullying are counterbalanced by textured exposition of the philosophical...
4) My own world
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"Life is difficult for nine-year-old Nathan. All he dreams of is hanging out with his older brother, watching Raiders of the Lost Ark, and enjoying summer vacation far away from the neighborhood bullies. When he overhears his parents talking about a family crisis, he seeks sanctuary from his troubles. In an abandoned lighthouse, Nathan discovers a portal to a berry-colored world where time has little meaning and he, finally, is in control. There,...
5) Jo & Rus
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"Introduced by a mysterious one-eyed cat, a bullied middle school student and a high school rock-band musician forge an unexpected friendship that helps them better understand themselves and what they really want from life"--
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It’s summer vacation, and Uka’s social circle is dazzling! Hanging out at the beach, texting, going to karaoke…Uka has never had so many opportunities to experience fun with friends. But the start of her second term at Hachimitsu may signal storm clouds on the horizon, as her overprotective father doesn’t take so kindly to her new lifestyle. Will the friendships Uka has always dreamed of be ripped away as quickly as they came together?
8) Golden shoes
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With his father MIA at war and his mother critical in thehospital, a young boy consoles himself with dreams of playing in the youth soccer league. Eight-year-old Christian Larou is about to face the biggest challenges of his life. Ever since he was a young boy, Christian has dreamed of becoming a great soccer player the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo.
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"Word has gotten out that Aki and Masamune are dating, and no one is more surprised than Masamune himself! While he manages to keep up a cool front, inside he's freaking out. Luckily for him, an old rival takes pity on Masamune and reveals that Aki's birthday is coming up on December 24th. Now all Masamune needs to do is to plan the perfect Christmas Eve/birthday date!"--