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Overview
"A fantastic riff on a simple Japanese folktale, clearly told and lovingly rendered with cinematic aplomb. Will delight brave young readers and fantasy-loving adult readers alike." --Library Journal, starred review
From Russ Manning Award finalist Ryan Lang comes an expansive retelling of the Japanese folktale about Issunboshi, the six-inch high samurai! In a feudal Japan where creatures of myth and folklore are real, a demon sets out to reforge an ancient weapon to take over the world. The only person who can stop him is an inches-tall would-be samurai, who also happens to be the final and most important piece of the weapon. Issunboshi: A Graphic Novel is a lush retelling of the classic Japanese folktale reminding us that one is not born a hero--you must discover the courage to become one.Customers Also Bought
Details
- ISBN-13: 9781637154298
- ISBN-10: 1637154291
- Publisher: Oni Press
- Publish Date: May 2024
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.7 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
- Page Count: 200
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