The Book of Heroes

Name: The Book of Heroes
Brand: Simon & Schuster Australia
SKU: 9781421540832
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By Miyuki Miyabe

Series: The Book of Heroes (Novel)

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Summary

The Book of Heroes by Miyuki Miyabe is a captivating journey through a magical and treacherous world. The story follows a young girl, whose brother vanishes under mysterious circumstances, prompting her to enter an alternate universe of mythical stories and legendary creatures. As she navigates this enchanting yet perilous realm, she uncovers secrets and faces moral challenges, all while seeking to save her brother.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy immersive fantasy adventures filled with mystery and magic. It weaves together the journey of self-discovery with a deep exploration of heroism, where characters are pulled into a world of myths and legends that challenge their understanding of reality.

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A young girl travels into a magical land to save her brother from real-world bullies...and from the evil King in Yellow.

When her brother Hiroki disappears after a violent altercation with school bullies, Yuriko finds a magical book in his room. The book leads her to another world where she learns that Hiroki has been possessed by the evil King in Yellow, and that only she can save him...and solve the riddle of why the King is also called Hero.

Series: The Book of Heroes (Novel)

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Book of Heroes by Miyuki Miyabe has received mixed reviews, with some readers praising its imaginative world-building and narrative depth, while others felt the pacing was uneven. Many appreciate the author's unique blend of fantasy elements with a coming-of-age story, noting that Miyabe's prose effectively captures a young protagonist's quest in a richly crafted universe. However, some readers were less engaged, citing a preference for a more straightforward plot.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781421540832

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Haikasoru

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Illustrated by Miyuki Miyabe

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 429g

Pages: 360

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About the Author

Miyuki Miyabe's debut story, “Warera ga rinjin no hanzai” (Our neighbor’s crime), won a new writer award in 1987, and since that time, she has become one of Japan's most popular and best-selling authors. Miyabe's fantasy novel Brave Story won the Batchelder Award for best children's book in translation from the American Library Association in 2007. The Gate of Sorrows is an adult novel in the same universe as The Book of Heroes (Haikasoru, 2010). Her other works available in English include All She Was Worth, Cross Fire, The Sleeping Dragon, Apparitions, ICO: Castle in the Mist, and more.

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