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The new novel from the award-winning translator of Sweet Bean Paste

Winner of the Naoki Prize

Winner of the Society of Authors Sasakawa Foundation Prize 

Perfect for fans of The Guest Cat and Before the Coffee Gets Cold 

'It’s no wonder the author won the prestigious Naoki Prize for this novel, which is at times heartwarming and suspenseful, detailing true resilience and survival.' Belfast Telegraph

'Everyone, please read this English translation and keep a handkerchief nearby.’ Nozomi Abe, Sasakawa Prize judge

One dog changes the life of everyone who takes him in on his journey to reunite with his first owner in this inspiring tribute to the bond between humans and dogs and the life-affirming power of connection.

Following a devastating earthquake and tsunami, a young man in Ja

The Boy and the Dog

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    A Paperback / softback by Seishu Hase, Alison Watts

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      Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
      Publication Date: 31/08/2023
      ISBN13: 9781398515406, 978-1398515406
      ISBN10: 139851540X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The new novel from the award-winning translator of Sweet Bean Paste

      Winner of the Naoki Prize

      Winner of the Society of Authors Sasakawa Foundation Prize 

      Perfect for fans of The Guest Cat and Before the Coffee Gets Cold 

      'It’s no wonder the author won the prestigious Naoki Prize for this novel, which is at times heartwarming and suspenseful, detailing true resilience and survival.' Belfast Telegraph

      'Everyone, please read this English translation and keep a handkerchief nearby.’ Nozomi Abe, Sasakawa Prize judge

      One dog changes the life of everyone who takes him in on his journey to reunite with his first owner in this inspiring tribute to the bond between humans and dogs and the life-affirming power of connection.

      Following a devastating earthquake and tsunami, a young man in Ja

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