The Fisher Boy: A Japanese Graphic Folktale

By Debbi Michiko Florence

Book Overview

A popular Japanese folktale adapted into graphic novel format for young readers. In this Japanese folktale, a fisher boy, Urashima Taro, saves the life of a magical turtle. As a reward, the turtle guides the fisher boy to an enchanted underwater palace, where a young princess awaits him. But when the boy must return home to his family, he is greeted with the surprise of his lifetime. With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the Discover Graphics: Global Folktales series are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old. Other Books in This Series: The King with a Horse's Ears: An Irish Graphic Folktale The Magic Tapestry: A Chinese Graphic Folktale The Magpie's Tail: A Swedish Graphic Folktale The Sky Fox: A Peruvian Graphic Folktale The Tortoise and the Hare: A West African Graphic Folktale Turtle and the Geese: An Indian Graphic Folktale

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1484689402
• ISBN13: 9781484689400
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Picture Window Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4