Nahoko Uehashi
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
You've never read a fantasy novel like this one! The deep well of Japanese myth merges with the Western fantasy tradition for a novel that's as rich in place and culture as it is hard to put down.
Balsa was a wanderer and warrior for hire. Then she rescued a boy flung into a raging river -- and at that moment, her destiny changed. Now Balsa must protect the boy -- the Prince Chagum -- on his quest to deliver the great egg of the water spirit to its...
Author
Language
English
Description
In the marvelous sequel to the novel (and Cartoon Network series) MORIBITO: GUARDIAN OF THE SPIRIT, Balsa returns to her native land to fight a corrupt ruler and face her own demons.
Balsa returns to her native Kanbal to clear the name of Jiguro, her dear mentor, who saved her life when she was six years old. But what should be a visit of truth and reconciliation becomes a fight for her life when she learns that Jiguro had been a member of King Rogsam's...
Author
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly illustrated (some color) ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"After a pack of infected dogs attacks a group of miners, soldier-turned-slave Van awakens to find himself blessed with preternatural strength. As he effortlessly breaks free of his chains, he notices a young girl--the only other survivor--standing before him. The two escape the mine, but with Van's captors in pursuit and a deadly disease ravaging the area, how will they survive on the lam?"--Cover.