Plot: When 5-year old Yotsuba moves in, the neighborhood will never be the same! Living with her adopted father, Koiwai, Yotsuba experiences and shares the process of growing up with her neighbors and her friends.
Genre: Manga
Reading Level: 8 and older
Similar Titles: Azumanga Diaoh
Personal Thoughts: Like Azuma's previous project, Azumanga Diaoh, Yotsuba&! celebrates the glory of the everyday. The plot seems perfectly realistic with just a twinge of the unexpected. Still, it reminds readers of the discoveries and the fun that exist in living and growing. It also mentions issues such as concerns with appearance (especially from Fuuka, Yotsuba's teenage neighbor) and worries about the environment. Most of the art, especially the backgrounds, are more detailed than Azumanga Diaoh. As a side note, the "door" in the picture is the cover of my favorite book, 3. In this book, Yotsuba goes to the zoo, acts as the "flower cupid," and sees a fireworks show for the first time. Also, the book used to be published by ADV Manga.
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