Gakken's New Creative Series "The Crayfish Alliance" By Yoshiko Imamura / Illustrated by Susumu Yamanobe First edition published in 1998, 3rd printing in 1999. Selected book for the 45th National Reading Essay Contest for Young People. With dust jacket. No major tears or writing found. The dust jacket has some minor wear and tear due to age, but the contents are in relatively good condition. Please understand that this is a used book. Will be shipped with waterproof packaging.