Seishuu Handa, a talented young calligrapher, finds himself exiled to a tiny island on the westernmost edge of Japan after a creative outburst. A city boy through and through, he's hilariously out of his depth until a spirited first-grader named Naru appoints herself his guide to rural life. Their chaotic, heartwarming adventures turn every mundane moment into a lesson neither of them expected.

This illustrated edition kicks off a beloved slice-of-life comedy where a gruff urbanite slowly unravels under the relentless kindness of quirky island neighbors. With 208 pages of expressive artwork and sharp humor, it's a perfect escape for readers who love character-driven stories about found family and personal reinvention.

• Publisher: Yen Press
• Publication date: October 28, 2014
• Edition: Illustrated
• Language: English
• Print length: 208 pages
• ISBN-10: 0316336084
• ISBN-13: 978-0316336086
• Item Weight: 0.6 lbs
• Reading age: 8 years and up
• Dimensions: 5.75 x 0.57 x 8.25 inches
• Part of Series: Barakamon
• Grade level: 3 and up
• Format: Paperback
• Author: Satsuki Yoshino
• Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy
• Audience: General Audience