Okada, Haruka

This book’s keyword is being. Main character is the boy who visits his grandma’s house. It has an opentimbered roof. A certain day, the boy perceived that someone lives the ceiling. So, he told grandma about the unidentified man on the ceiling. When grandma listens his thoughts, grandma made no attempt to explain. But he wanted to have something to believe anyway and explained it with concrete descriptions. I said that the man who came across as angry was looking me. Grandma received his story and she said “If you think they are not there, they are not there.”

Author: Katsuhiko Kyougoku Illustrator: Naoko Machida

This book is very fascinating. There are two points working backstage. First, the pictures, which are the nucleus for this illustrated book. Artwork which fuel someone’s fear has reality. And another thing, how to arrange backgrounds is amazing. Secondly, the story and texts which make us worry. There is creepiness which can hardly be expected for a book for children. For many reasons, I think that adult person is enjoyable too. You are strongly urged to read.

What’s your favorite part? My favorite part is the last page, because the illustration is very scary.

Okada, Haruka