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title: "The Big Wave: A Japanese Novel About Two Friends Learning Courage and Hope After Tragedy for Children (Ages 8-12)"
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# The Big Wave: A Japanese Novel About Two Friends Learning Courage and Hope After Tragedy for Children (Ages 8-12)

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The Big Wave: A Japanese Novel About Two Friends Learning Courage and Hope After Tragedy for Children (Ages 8-12) [Buck, Pearl S.] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Big Wave: A Japanese Novel About Two Friends Learning Courage and Hope After Tragedy for Children (Ages 8-12)

Review: Great book and good story - Great book and good story. Well written.
Review: A short, but powerful Story - Well, I have not read a bad book book by Pearl S. Buck, and this one is no exception. It is beautifully written, in a clear, simple style. It deals with the power of nature, the acceptance of that power, and with love within a family. The main characters are good people, with hearts big enough to accept someone else into their family, even though they are not blessed with money. In a way that "big wave", the tsunami, that strikes them, brings out the best in all of them. And the description of the disaster itself and the havoc and destruction it is causing is powerful, yet poetic, as if the wave is alive. I was sorry to put the book down when it ended, I wanted it to continue...

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0064401715 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #386,692 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,174 in Children's Historical Fiction (Books) #2,335 in Children's Classics #5,487 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (858) |
| Dimensions  | 5.12 x 0.19 x 7.62 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| Grade level  | 2 - 5 |
| ISBN-10  | 9780064401715 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0064401715 |
| Item Weight  | 10.4 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 64 pages |
| Publication date  | April 18, 1986 |
| Publisher  | HarperCollins |
| Reading age  | 8 - 12 years, from customers |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book and good story
*by S***T on December 10, 2025*

Great book and good story. Well written.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A short, but powerful Story
*by B***A on August 26, 2014*

Well, I have not read a bad book book by Pearl S. Buck, and this one is no exception. It is beautifully written, in a clear, simple style. It deals with the power of nature, the acceptance of that power, and with love within a family. The main characters are good people, with hearts big enough to accept someone else into their family, even though they are not blessed with money. In a way that "big wave", the tsunami, that strikes them, brings out the best in all of them. And the description of the disaster itself and the havoc and destruction it is causing is powerful, yet poetic, as if the wave is alive. I was sorry to put the book down when it ended, I wanted it to continue...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A lesson in happiness.
*by A***R on September 23, 2025*

Tsunami have been a part of Japan's culture for as long as they can remember. The people face a catastrophic wave with characteristic pragmatism. Notable are the kindness and generosity of both the rich paternal town leader and the humble village farmer, who is especially wise. A glimpse into the world of human existence, common to all cultures.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-11*