Yuzu The Pet Vet 1

Name: Yuzu The Pet Vet 1
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781632369413
Price: 23.0 NZD
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By Mingo Itou

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Summary

Yuzu The Pet Vet 1 by Mingo Itou follows the story of a young girl named Yuzu who moves in with her uncle, a veterinarian, after her mother's illness. Initially unsure and hesitant around animals, Yuzu begins to learn and grow, forming bonds with the various pets and their owners who visit the clinic. Through heartwarming and humorous encounters, the book explores themes of empathy, healing, and personal growth.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love heartwarming stories that capture the bond between humans and animals. It offers an engaging and compassionate journey as a young girl discovers her love for helping animals in need, set in a charming small-town vet clinic. You'll appreciate its delightful artwork and the gentle lessons on empathy and care.

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A new all-ages manga exploring petcare.

Join 11-year-old Yuzu at her animal hospital and meet her new fluffy friends! In an engaging and cutely-drawn comic, watch Yuzu navigate issues like bullying, animal care, and understanding illness and deaths of pets and family.

Description

Meet Dr. Yuzu and Her Fluffy New Friends!

Yuzu is only 11 years old, but she's got a lot on her plate. When her mum gets sick, Yuzu goes to live with her Uncle Akihito, who runs the local animal hospital. She's super scared of animals, but she'll do her best to help out!

Through many tough moments, like her mother's illness and standing up to bullies, Yuzu learns big lessons about what it means to care. And with some help from her animal pals, friends, and kind grown-ups, Yuzu's ready to take on the day!

Perfect for aspiring vets of all ages!

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?

Yuzu The Pet Vet 1 is praised for its wholesome, refreshing narrative centred around cute animals and a young girl overcoming her fears. The art is described as cute, with a charming storyline that appeals to animal lovers of all ages. Readers find the series both touching and beautifully pure, highlighting the emotional journey of connecting with animals, making it suitable for both young and older audiences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781632369413

Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 March 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Kodansha Comics

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 1

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Fiction Graphic Novels Manga Mingo Itou Penguin Books

About the Author

Mingo Itou debuted as a manga artist in 2008, and has worked her way to serialization in 2016 with Yuzu the Pet Vet, her first work translated into English.

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