The Sinking Land: A Senior Narrative Book Jacket by Ann Suzuki (2016)

An unlikely pair, an old woman and a young man, meet in the worst of situations. During a tragic tsunami in Japan, the young man is saved by the old lady. Together, they stay in the old lady's house as they try to survive the tsunami. Each day, they are faced with different challenges in order to make the best of the situation. Whether it is to conquer the cold, hunger, or danger, they learn to work together and share their experience. Despite being strangers, and having a huge generation gap, they learn to warm up to each other. They slowly get to know, understand, and help keep each other company in this tragic situation.