A Silent Voice, Vol. 1

Name: A Silent Voice, Vol. 1
Author: Yoshitoki Ōima

Read with caution

Some content parents may want to preview or discuss.

Published: 2013
Ages: 13–18

About the book

A powerful story about a former bully who tries to make amends to a deaf girl he tormented in elementary school.

AI summary

A powerful story about a former bully who tries to make amends to a deaf girl he tormented in elementary school.

Why parents choose this book

What makes A Silent Voice, Vol. 1 worth choosing

An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.

Best for

Age range: 13–18 (fits siblings across a range).
Reading maturity: Young adult — teen protagonists and more nuanced themes.
Kids who tend to love it: Graphic Novels.
Personality fit: kids ages 13–18 who enjoy a good story.

Parents love this book because

Written by Yoshitoki Ōima, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.

Your child will probably enjoy A Silent Voice, Vol. 1 if they…

Enjoy stories written for kids around ages 13–18

This book helps develop

Vocabulary, sustained attention, and reading confidence for the 13–18 age band.

Things parents should know

Violence: clear on-page conflict without lingering detail.
Language: occasional mild words for the older end of the band.

Reading commitment

Estimated reading time

Varies by reader

Length

Length varies by edition

Difficulty

Young adult

Works as read-aloud

Usually read independently

Good for independent readers

Yes — suits confident readers in the age band

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Why we recommend it

We recommend A Silent Voice, Vol. 1 for the 13–18 age band with a small heads-up on content — worth previewing or discussing. It leans into graphic novels in a way that feels genuine, not formulaic. Yoshitoki Ōima's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.