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Synopsis
After his car hits a bunny, which ultimately survives, a man decides to quit his job, leave his wife, sell his possessions, and spend a year wandering around the countryside of Finland--with the rabbit as his only companion.
Is The Year of the Hare appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A gentle, philosophical story about a man who abandons his conventional life to wander with a rescued rabbit. Contains mild themes of divorce and abandonment but no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include abandonment and divorce.
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Who'll love this
Readers who enjoy quirky, contemplative stories about finding yourself and unconventional friendships will appreciate this offbeat adventure.