Good condition small hardcover, former Foreign Missions Library copy with some library markings, no dust jacket, some cover wear and discolor, binding sound, 135 pages with interesting vintage photos of early 20th century Japan throughout.". A collection of stories about life in Japan designed to inspire prayer for missionary work. The title derives from the confusion of the word "fan" in reference to a "baseball fan" and a Japanese girl's assumption that it meant a hand-held fan. " Written for older children based on missionary experience, it is nonetheless charmingly written with a genuine interest in the culture, but the best feature of the book are the vintage photos , most featuring Japanese children.