Buck, Pearl S.
The Big Wave
- ISBN 13:
- 9780064401715
- author:
- Buck, Pearl S.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperTrophy
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1986
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 5mm
- Genre:
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Big Wave by Pearl S. Buck is a powerful and moving novel about two friends who face unimaginable loss and learn to find courage in the face of tragedy.
When a devastating wave sweeps away their village, Kino's friend Jiya must come to terms with his grief, with the help of Kino and his father. As he struggles to overcome his sorrow, he discovers that it is only in the presence of danger that one learns to be brave.
In this heart-wrenching story, life and love are shown to be stronger than death, offering a powerful message about the human spirit's ability to persevere even in the face of great adversity.