Chocolate War

Author: Masahiro Oishi
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is a classic in the history of Japanese children's literature. It has been beloved by a wide readership for many years. In Japan's annual university freshmen survey, there is a classic question: "What book from your childhood left the deepest impression and was your favorite?" The answer that appears most frequently is undoubtedly The Chocolate War. Moreover, parents who read this book as children often recall their joyful childhood when mentioning it. It is a book that is both entertaining and timeless. The Chocolate War tells an interesting story: Ginzen-Do is a very famous confectionery shop in the city, where the pastries are delicious but expensive. Children consider it a matter of pride to be able to eat at Ginzen-Do. Kōichi and Akihiko go to Ginzen-Do to buy pastries, but they are mistaken for breaking the shop's display window. No matter how they explain, the adults at Ginzen-Do do not believe them. As a result, a thrilling "chocolate" battle unfolds between the children and the adults.