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262 pp.
| Scholastic/Levine |
May, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-0-545-10295-7$17.99
(3)
4-6
Translated by Cathy Hirano.
Illustrated by
Yuko Shimizu.
In this sequel to Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit, bodyguard and skilled warrior Balsa returns to her native Kanbal and discovers a conspiracy to wrest power from the Mountain King. Fans of the first book will find even more action and intrigue here and will enjoy further insights into Balsa's character. Uehashi's detailed fantasy world is completely engaging.