nA beloved and bestselling classic in Japan, this groundbreaking tale of a dead soul who gets a second chance is perfect for readers of The Midnight Library. nCongratulations, youve won the lottery! shouts the angel Prapura to a formless soul. The soul hasnt been kicked out of the cycle of rebirth just yet--hes been given a second chance. He must recall the biggest mistake of his past life while on homestay in the body of fourteen-year-old Makoto Kobayashi, who has just committed suicide. It looks like Makoto doesnt have a single friend, and his family dont seem to care about him at all. But as the soul begins to live Makotos life on his own terms, he grows closer to the family and the people around him, and sees their true colors more clearly, shedding light on Makotos misunderstandings. n nSince its initial release over twenty years ago, Colorful has become a part of the literary canon, not only in Japan--where it has sold over a million copies--but around the world, having been translated into several different languages. Now, Eto Moris beloved classic is finally available in English.n