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Shuna’s Journey

Hayao Miyazaki, illustrated by Hayao Miyazaki, Alex Dudok de Wit

Prince Shuna leaves his devastated village to seek golden grain for people who need food. His journey brings danger and unfamiliar allies, including two kind sisters he meets within a harsh society. As he travels in search of a way to help his community, the story pairs a quest for grain with encounters that test and expand his understanding of the world. Soft pastel illustrations accompany the tale.

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Book details

Themes
Adventure · Community · Food And Cooking · Kindness
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
First Second
Published
November 1, 2022
Pages
160
ISBN-13
9781250846525
Language
English
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