- Title: The Day the Earth Moved - Author: Etsuko Kishikawa - Series: New Japan Storybook Collection - Target Audience: Upper Elementary and Middle School This is a story based on the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake that occurred on January 17, 1995. It depicts the children's difficult experiences, such as spending the night in fear and cold, and life in the shelters, as well as the children learning the importance of life and compassion through the earthquake. - Title: The Golden Whale - Author: Etsuko Kishikawa - Whirlwind Series 9 - Target Audience: Upper Elementary and Up Based on a real-life case, this is a moving story about a family fighting to protect their child, who chooses a bone marrow transplant to treat leukemia. There are no noticeable stains, but there is some wear and tear on the cover as it has been stored at home. Thank you for looking.