# Suzume: Novelization of the Animated Film

Suzume is a novelization of the acclaimed animated film, written by its director, Makoto Shinkai. It follows seventeen-year-old Suzume from a quiet port town in Kyushu on a journey across Japan after she discovers a mysterious door among ruins.

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## At a glance

- Novelization written by animated-film director Makoto Shinkai.
- The story begins in Kyushu and follows Suzume across Japan.
- A 192-page English-language edition from Yen Press.

## Pros

- Offers the film's story in novel form, with the director credited as the writer.
- Compact 192-page length makes it a relatively brief read compared with longer novels.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Yen Press
- Publication date: 12 December 2023
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 192 pages
- ISBN-10: 1975373065
- ISBN-13: 978-1975373061
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 1.05 kg
- Dimensions: 13.46 x 2 x 19.94 cm
### Recommended readership
- Reading age: 13 years and up
- Grade level: 8 and up

## A good fit for

- Readers who want to experience Suzume as a novel rather than only as a film.
- Makoto Shinkai fans and readers interested in fantasy adventure stories set across Japan.
- Readers seeking an English-language book listed for ages 13 and up.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking specifically for the film itself or a manga adaptation.
- Readers who prefer longer novels, as this edition is listed at 192 pages.

## Customer feedback

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## Frequently asked questions

### Is Suzume a novel or manga?
The listing describes it as a novelization of the animated film, written by director Makoto Shinkai.
### What language and length is this edition?
It is listed in English and has 192 pages.
### What age is this book listed for?
The listed reading age is 13 years and up, with a grade level of 8 and up.
### What is the story about?
Seventeen-year-old Suzume finds a mysterious white door among ruins and begins a journey across Japan connecting the past, present and future.

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