Synopsis

Eisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue creates a dramatic tale of triumph over adversity. This is the story of three young men whose lives are profoundly changed by their involvement with wheelchair basketball.

Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn't pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of the mega-hit masterpieces Slam Dunk and Vagabond, lifts the manga medium to a completely new level of storytelling.

Meet Kiyohiko Togawa, a hard-edged, no nonsense wheelchair basketball athlete with a Spartan work ethic and a keen sense of competition. Long before he ever picked up a ball, Kiyohiko was just a skinny little kid in middle school barely beginning to discover his potential to become a track star... until a vicious bout with cancer cut off his track career far too soon.

Author: Takehiko Inoue
Publisher: Viz Media
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 216
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 8.14h x 5.82w x 0.68d
ISBN: 9781421519906

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 03/01/2009 pg. 56
ALA Graphic Novels for Teens 03/15/2009 pg. 20