A Silent Voice - Volume 1, by Yoshitoki Oima

 The book A Silent Voice Volume 1, by Yoshitoki Oima, is about a boy that used to be a bully but after meetings a deaf girl many things changed in his life. He started focusing on bullying her and it got way out of control. Then his friends who also were bullies started bullying him and he felt left out with everyone in school. The story is about how he learns through the years how to be a better person and a better friend.

Personally I liked this book because it shows what real friendship looks like. People who like short stories, manga, that can be read in a week and have a great experience reading it would most probably like this. This book made me rethink many things of my life even though it looks like just a story for children and teenagers, it can really be touching. I recommend this book to people who want to find a book that is simple, but also deep, that they can reread many times and still not get bored. Hope everyone that reads it enjoys it!

Reviewed by S.G., Grade 10

Glendale Central Library