Sand Chronicles(2003)

After her parents get divorced, Ann Uekusa and her mother move from Tokyo to rural Shimane. Accustomed to the anonymity of city living, Ann can't get used to the almost overbearing kindness of the people in her mother's hometown. But when personal tragedy strikes, Ann discovers how much she needs that kindness.



(Source: VIZ Media)



Notes:

- Won the 50th Shogakukan Manga Award for shoujo manga in 2005 and was adapted into a movie in 2008.

- Includes six bonus chapters.