Shipwrecked at the far end of the world in a land at war.Befriended by runaways fated to harrowing paths.In constant danger from warriors, bandits and superstitious villagers who take his blue eyes and pale skin as proof that he¿s a demon¿Young Daniel Marlowe and his Japanese `tomodachi¿, his friends, Otsu and Kenji, are about to stumble into a stomach-knotting adventure where a ferocious public test of samurai virtue and a murder investigation will collide.Their hazardous journey promises answers. The hope of being joyfully reunited, the risk of confirming loss.But the spirit world has its own part to play in their destinies, for someone -or something- waits watchfully in the ancient Forest of the Night.
A mysterious voice beckons Narimiya Wataru, a lonely sixth grader, luring him into the mountains outside his rural Japanese village. There, Wataru meets a strange new friend, “Peke,” a bizarrely cute creature with cross stitches over its mouth. Wataru soon learns that there is a hidden world of monsters that partner with young children, and together, they enter horrifying death matches. Watch what really happens when kids with no conscience get hold of cuddly little killers to do their bidding.
In a small mountainous village in rural Japan, strange creatures lurk. A young boy, friendless and neglected, hears a distant voice calling out to him. He soon discovers a new “friend” that will transform his life forever. He learns that there is a hidden world of monsters that seek to befriend young children, and together, they must enter a horrifying death match. Watch what really happens when kids with no conscience get hold of monstrous friends to do their bidding.
In a small mountainous village in rural Japan, strange creatures lurk. A young boy, friendless and neglected, hears a distant voice calling out to him. He soon discovers a new "friend" that will transform his life forever. He learns that there is a hidden world of monsters that seek to befriend young children, and together, they must enter a horrifying death match. Watch what really happens when kids with no conscience get hold of monstrous friends to do their bidding.
Tomodachi x Monster is a manga series that is a mash up the survival horror genre with Pokémon-style monsters who must fight each other to the death. GOTTA KILL ‘EM ALL! A mysterious voice beckons Narimiya Wataru, a lonely sixth grader, luring him into the mountains outside his rural Japanese village. There, Wataru meets a strange new friend, “Peke,” a bizarrely cute creature with cross stitches over its mouth. Wataru soon learns that there is a hidden world of monsters that partner with young children, and together, they enter horrifying death matches. Watch what really happens when kids with no conscience get hold of cuddly little killers to do their bidding.
1543. Japan. A strange realm of wealth and warriors, it was said, perched on the fiery, grumbling edge of the world. Tomodachi is Japanese for friend and that's just what young Daniel Marlowe is going to need, shipwrecked and separated from his father in a Japan torn by civil war. But Kenji also has a problem that only a trusted friend could help with. He has fled an obligation with a deadly stain on his samurai honour, and must reach his far-off castle home. In his path lie brigands, warlords and their feuding armies. And worse. Temptations and lessons, on the hard road to wisdom. So begins an unlikely friendship, a dangerous journey, and a series of gripping adventures across a beautiful land haunted by the shadow of the sword. The author: Simon Higgins was born in England and raised in Nigeria, Africa, then South Australia, where he spent a decade in law enforcement as a policeman, prosecutor and finally, private investigator. His prior novels include the bestselling Thunderfish trilogy, CBC Notable Books, and works performed on stage, short-listed or published internationally. In 1979 he started training in Japanese martial arts and by 1982 had made his first visit to Japan. In 2007 he returned there to train and participate in the Kyoto Taikai, the world championships of the sword art Iaido, held annually on a mountain top before a Japanese prince. At the age of 48, competing in the Dangai class after less than a years training in Eishin-Ryu Iaido, Simon placed in the top ten. Happily married for 28 years, he has a son and daughter, now both adults, and, perhaps not surprisingly, a Japanese Akita dog. Reviews/grabline: TOMODACHI is not only a great action-packed ripping yarn which is sure to appeal to boys of all ages, it is also a terrific historical novel which presents Japan's feudal era in fascinating detail- Pamela Freeman, Winner NSW History Prize for Young People, 2006. Selling Points: Simon Higgins is already established as a popular and charismatic presenter who is a regular guest at Australian schools, youth literature festivals and media events. TOMODACHI: THE EDGE OF THE WORLD will be launched at the Brisbane Writers Festival in September. Bookmarks and some POS available. The first in the exciting new TOMODACHI series. The essential boys book fast-paced, heroic action.
From the author of A Tangle of Knots and Absolutely Almost, a touching story about a boy who won't let one tragic accident define him. Everyone says that middle school is awful, but Trent knows nothing could be worse than the year he had in fifth grade, when a freak accident on Cedar Lake left one kid dead, and Trent with a brain full of terrible thoughts he can't get rid of. Trent’s pretty positive the entire disaster was his fault, so for him middle school feels like a fresh start, a chance to prove to everyone that he's not the horrible screw-up they seem to think he is. If only Trent could make that fresh start happen. It isn’t until Trent gets caught up in the whirlwind that is Fallon Little—the girl with the mysterious scar across her face—that things begin to change. Because fresh starts aren’t always easy. Even in baseball, when a fly ball gets lost in the sun, you have to remember to shift your position to find it. Praise for Lost in the Sun: A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year! * "Graff writes with stunning insight [and] consistently demonstrates why character-driven novels can live from generation to generation."--Kirkus Reviews *STARRED* * "Graff creates layered, vulnerable characters that are worth getting to know."--Booklist *STARRED* * "[A]n ambitious and gracefully executed story."--Publishers Weekly *STARRED* * "Weighty matters deftly handled with humor and grace will give this book wide appeal."--School Library Journal *STARRED* * "Characterization is thoughtful."--BCCB *STARRED* “In Lost in the Sun, Trent decides that he will speak the truth: that pain and anger and loss are not the final words, that goodness can find us after all—even when we hide from it. This is a novel that speaks powerfully, honestly, almost shockingly about our human pain and our human redemption. This book will change you.”—Gary Schmidt, two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of The Wednesday Wars and Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy “Lisa Graff crafts a compelling story about a boy touched with tragedy and the world of people he cares about. And like all the best stories, it ends at a new beginning.”—Richard Peck, Newbery Award-winning author of A Year Down Yonder and A Long Way From Chicago Lisa Graff's Awards and Reviews: Lisa Graff's books have been named to 30 state award lists, and A Tangle of Knots was long-listed for the National Book Award.
