Penguin Highway

«What if our universe is folded several times and its edge is inside?»

Aoyama's junior high school student is a very smart guy. He loves science, research, and mysteries. Perhaps he is the smartest student in all of Japan. He has a friend—a mysterious girl who works as a dental assistant in a neighboring clinic. One day, something strange happens in Aoyama: penguins appear out of nowhere! Will the hero find an explanation for this astonishing phenomenon? Could his friend be involved in this story?

This science fiction story, with incredible plot twists and humor, will not leave fans of the genre indifferent! According to the author, Tomihiko Morimi, he was inspired to create «Penguin Highway» by Stanisław Lem's «Solaris.» The novel won the Nihon SF Taisho literary award for the best work in the science fiction and fantasy genre in 2010.

The special feature of this edition is a double-sided cover.