Kanji’s War

by Noriko Ochi

illus. by Corsica

Kanji is a Japanese youth whose interest in the world beyond leads him to a job in Manchuria. But conscription brings an end to his carefree life in China and instead he must fight in Guam. He loses his left leg in battle then is forced to fend for himself alone in the jungle. Despite the challenging circumstances, despite having his youth stolen from him, he manages to survive with indomitable positivity and intelligence.

22 x 16 cm, 199 pages, Black-and-white illustrations
First published July 2020