Wandering Son Volume 3
Shuichi and his friend Yoshino have a secret: Shuichi is a boy who wants to be a girl, and Yoshino is a girl who wants to be a boy.
But one day, abruptly, their secret is exposed, and the two find themselves the target of sixth-grade cruelty. Their friendship is strained, as Yoshino makes a half-hearted effort at being a normal girl . . . and their mentor, Yuki, reveals the harder reality of being transgendered. Meanwhile, Shuichi's sister, Maho, realises her dream of becoming a model, and drags Shuichi along for the ride. Shuichi meets another boy who wants to be a girl, and finds himself on an very complicated arranged date.
After an unhurried build-up that gave us an opportunity to get to know and understand our protagonists, artist Shimura picks up the pace in this latest volume, with plenty of laughs and tears.
About the Wandering Son Series
Books in series order
- 1.Wandering Son Volume 1(2011)
- 2.Wandering Son Volume 2(2012)
- 3.Wandering Son Volume 3(2012)
- 4.Wandering Son Volume 4(2013)
- 5.Wandering Son Volume 5(2013)
- 6.Wandering Son Volume 6(2014)
- 7.Wandering Son Volume 7(2014)
- 8.Wandering Son Volume 8(2015)
Reading age: 13+ years
This series should be read in order.
The fifth grade. The threshold to puberty, and the beginning of the end of childhood innocence. Shuichi Nitori and his new friend Yoshino Takatsuki have happy homes, loving families, and are well-liked by their classmates. But they share a secret that further complicates a time of life that is awkward for anyone: Shuichi is a boy who wants to be a girl, and Yoshino is a girl who wants to be a boy.
Written and drawn by one of today's most critically acclaimed creators of manga, Shimura portrays Shuishi and Yoshino's very private journey with affection, gentle humor, and unmistakable flair and grace. This subtle story of gender and culture provides a sensitive introduction to LGBTQ concerns for young teen readers.