Talk to the Frackville Library

     Fruits Basket, Volume 1 by Natsuki Takaya. This popular manga series tells the story of Tohru Honda, an orphan girl who is taken in by a family with a secret. The secret of the Sohma family is connected to the ancient Zodiac, the basis for Chinese astrology. Takaya is a well-known creator of shojo manga, Japanese graphic novels written especially for young girls ages 10 through 18. The four volumes of Fruits Basket are both mysterious and romantic in the best manga tradition. This series is recommended for teens age 13 and up.