Haru : Book 1

By: Joe Latham

Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2024-03-12

<b><b>Haru, a small bird who dreams of flying, and their best friend Yama, a talkative boar, are used to being in the shadows. But when Yama finds a strange artifact that causes sinister effects, the two are swept into an epic journey to destroy the artifact and save the world.</b> <p><b>"My children LOVE this beautiful, touching and mystic graphic novel much much more than any of the books and TV shows I've made. And for that, I'll never forgive Joe Latham." - Vali Chandrasekaran, author, </b><i><b>The Ridiculous Race; </b></i><b>writer, </b><i><b>Modern Family, 30 Rock</b></i></b> <p>In The Valley, best friends Haru and Yama both dream of leaving as they're bullied at school, frustrated at home, and struggling to figure out who they are. One day, a powerful artifact connects itself to Yama, and they discover that they'll have to journey to The Beacon in search of answers. <p>Created by artist Joe Latham, this beautifully illustrated graphic novel series is a coming-of-age tale that spans the changing of seasons, beginning in spring and ending in spring for a complete cycle. A story of heart, growing up, and the sacrifices we make for those we love, <i>Haru</i> is perfect for middle-grade readers.<br>