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  • The Fisher Boy: A Japanese Graphic Folktale (Discover Graphics: Global Folktales)

The Fisher Boy: A Japanese Graphic Folktale
(Discover Graphics: Global Folktales)

Author
Debbi Michiko Florence
Illustrator
Sachiko Yoshikawa
Publication Date
January 01, 2024
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction /  2nd − 3rd
Language
English
Format
Graphic Novel
The Fisher Boy: A Japanese Graphic Folktale (Discover Graphics: Global Folktales)
Description

A popular Japanese folktale adapted into graphic novel format for young readers. In this Japanese folktale, a fisher boy, Urashima Taro, saves the life of a magical turtle. As a reward, the turtle guides the fisher boy to an enchanted underwater palace, where a young princess awaits him. But when the boy must return home to his family, he is greeted with the surprise of his lifetime.

With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the Discover Graphics: Global Folktales series are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.

Publication date
January 01, 2024
Genre
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781484689455
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Series
Discover Graphics: Global Folktales
BISAC categories
JUV022000 - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, & Fables | General
JUV008070 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Fairy Tales, Folklore, Legends & Mythology
Library of Congress categories
Graphic novels
Fantasy comics
Folk tales
Yaokai (Japanese folklore)
Debbi Michiko Florence

Debbi Michiko Florence is the author of Keep It Together, Keiko Carter, a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and New England Book Award finalist, Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai, and the Jasmine Toguchi chapter books. A third-generation Japanese American and native Californian, Debbi lives in Connecticut with her husband, rescue dog, and rabbit. Visit her online at debbimichikoflorence.com.

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