{"product_id":"ichiro-9780358238409","title":"Ichiro","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eExploring themes of grief, masculinity, and belonging, Ryan Inzana's award-winning work is perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eHey, Kiddo, American Born Chinese, \u003c\/em\u003eand Tilly Walden.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Eisner Nominee - Asian\/Pacific American Young Adult Literature Honor \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Raised by his Japanese mother, Ichiro idolizes his dead American father, and struggles to fit in. When his mother decides to visit Japan, Ichiro is left with his grandfather, in a country he doesn't know. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Grandfather becomes Ichi's guide, sharing Japan with him. But one night, a monster drags Ichi away--into the domain of the gods! Now, he must face his fears and learn about the nature of man, of gods, and of war. He also learns there are no easy answers--for gods or men. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Called thought-provoking, wholly original, and captivating by reviewers, \u003cem\u003eIchiro \u003c\/em\u003e\"asks hard questions for readers but challenges them to arrive at their own conclusion\" (\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e) and offers \"a powerful commentary on war and peace\" (\u003cem\u003eBulletin\u003c\/em\u003e). Now with a new \"Making of Ichiro\" section for a glimpse at creator Ryan Inzana's process. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eInzana, Ryan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eRyan Inzana\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and comic artist whose work has appeared in numerous magazines, ad campaigns, books, and various other media all over the world. \u003ci\u003eIchiro\u003c\/i\u003e is his second graphic novel. He lives in New Jersey, with his wife. www.ryaninzana.com.","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50629585535250,"sku":"9780358238409","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f6ad7aba-6fde-4cd6-80d1-84c093dcbb64.jpg?v=1732732152","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ichiro-9780358238409","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}