Abstract

Why has Kästner's “The Flying Classroom,” which was left on loan tenyears ago, now returned to the library of Noa High School? As the school isabuzz with excitement ahead of the sports festival, the drama behind thebook begins to unfold. The high school students are moving toward thefuture, and the graduates are leading their own lives.This is a story of “books and people” connected by a library like an “ark”overlooking the sea.

Author’s Information

Sawako Natori was born in Hyogo Prefecture.Graduated from Meiji University. After working fora video game company, she made her debut as anauthor in 2010 with “Koban no Yoru (Night ofPolice Station). Has written many books, including“Penguin Railroad Lost and Found” which won the5th Ekinaka Bookstore Grand Prize. The Ark of theLibrary'” was selected as one of the ‘best books’ bylibrarians in various regions, and is loved by readersof all ages.