Biographical Note:
Chica Umino is the creator of
Honey and Clover, which debuted in 2000 and received the Kodansha Manga Award in 2003.
Honey and Clover was also nominated for the Tezuka Culture Prize and an award from the Japan Media Arts Festival.
Marc Notes:
Reads from right to left in the traditional manga format.;Contains material ... originally published in English in Shojo Beat magazine, May-July 2008--Colophon.;First published in Japan in 2000 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo--Colophon.;Parental advisory: strong language, alcohol use, adult themes.;Professor Hanamoto is off in Mongolia on a research trip, and Hagu is having a hard time coping. The gang do their best to help her out, especially Takemoto. But as graduation threatens to alter their friendships forever, Hagu begins to turn toward Morita?--P. [4] of cover.;Rated T+: For older teens.;Translated from the Japanese.
Publisher Marketing: Love Triangles--who says you don't learn math in Art School?
Takemoto, a sophomore art student in Tokyo, thinks his greatest worries in life are finding ways to eat more meat and getting to class on time. But with friends like his, life is never going to be that tame.
Professor Hanamoto is off in Mongolia on a research trip, and Hagu is having a hard time coping. The gang do their best to help her out, especially Takemoto. But as graduation threatens to alter their friendships forever, Hagu begins to turn toward Morita...
Review Citations:
ALA Graphic Novels for Teens 03/15/2009 pg. 20 (EAN 9781421515069, Paperback)
