The Bubble Love of the Mermaid, Vol. 1 (manga)

Name: The Bubble Love of the Mermaid, Vol. 1 (manga)
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9798855430424
Price: 27.99 NZD
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By Nicole Wilder and Oliva Osanz and Kei Tamura

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Asana Amamizu, a student at Yotsuru Girls' Academy, has been bullied by her family ever since a red mark appeared on her wrist. So even when the school is abuzz with news about a handsome new Japanese teacher, Asana keeps her distance. That is, until an... Read More

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The Bubble Love of the Mermaid, Vol. 1 (manga) by Nicole Wilder, Oliva Osanz, and Kei Tamura explores the challenges Asana faces and the unexpected turn of events in her life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798855430424

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 August 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 450g

Pages: 192

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