Genre: Manga (Ages 13+)
My Rating: 10/10
I am a big fan of manga, so I've decided to include it on my page along with the chapter and picture books because I think that there are some really great story lines in this typically Japanese-based art/literature style. Strawberry Marshmallow is a "slice of life" manga that follows a group of 5th/6th grade friends through their daily lives. It's set up in short stories that tell about the sometimes crazy and sometimes off-the-wall occurrences in the Ito family household as the two sisters deal with an assortment of friends that seem to almost live in their home. Nobue, the oldest, is a moody but protective sister who often stirs up trouble among the other girls. Chika, her younger sister, is the sensible one that always tries to be the peace-maker while their next-door neighbor, Miu wildly flies into their bedroom windows with insane schemes and crazy ideas. This manga will have you laughing out loud as you read about the best friends as they navigate through middle school.
It's always fun to learn little tidbits about the way people live in other cultures, and Strawberry Marshmallow is filled with references to how kids live in Japan. Readers get a glimpse of what typical foods are eaten, what kinds of snacks kids like, how school is different from those in the States, as well as culture-specific holidays and customs that make this series so adorable.
Order Strawberry Marshmallow manga from Inkwood Books HERE
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