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Ichiro [graphic novel] / written & illustrated by Ryan Inzana.
Raised by a Japanese mother in New York City, his American father killed in a war, Ichiro finds it difficult to figure out where he fits in. A trip to Japan leaves the boy with his grandfather, in a country he does not know. And one night Ichi gets dragged down a hole by a monster. When he awakens he isn't in Japan nor the mortal world. He has entered into the domain of the gods. Will Ichiro ever find a place to call home?
Record details
- ISBN: 9780358238409 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 27 cm
- Publisher: Boston : Etch/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2012
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Originally published in hardcover in the United States by Houghton mifflin, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 2012." |
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| Subject: | Grandfathers > Comic books, strips, etc. Japanese Americans > Comic books, strips, etc. Monsters > Comic books, strips, etc. Japan > Comic books, strips, etc. |
| Genre: | Graphic novels. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | YA Inzan | 31681010215721 | YADULT GN | Checked out | 11/26/2025 |
- Baker & Taylor
Ichiro, the son of a fallen American soldier, relocates with his mother to Japan, where after visiting temples with his grandfather, he experiences a supernatural encounter that teaches him about the natures of humans, gods, and war. - HARPERCOLL
Exploring themes of grief, masculinity, and belonging, Ryan Inzanaâs award-winning work is perfect for fans of Hey, Kiddo, American Born Chinese, and Tilly Walden.
Eisner Nominee · Asian/Pacific American Young Adult Literature Honor
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 doesnât know.Â
Grandfather becomes Ichiâs guide, sharing Japan with him. But one night, a monster drags Ichi awayâinto 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 answersâfor gods or men.
Called thought-provoking, wholly original, and captivating by reviewers, Ichiro âasks hard questions for readers but challenges them to arrive at their own conclusionâ (Booklist) and offers âa powerful commentary on war and peaceâ (Bulletin). Now with a new "Making of Ichiro" section for a glimpse at creator Ryan Inzana's process. - HoughtonExploring themes of grief, masculinity, and belonging, Ryan Inzana’s award-winning work is perfect for fans of Hey, Kiddo, American Born Chinese, and Tilly Walden.
- HoughtonExploring themes of grief, masculinity, and belonging, Ryan Inzana’s award-winning work is perfect for fans of Hey, Kiddo, American Born Chinese, and Tilly Walden.
Eisner Nominee · Asian/Pacific American Young Adult Literature Honor
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.
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.
Called thought-provoking, wholly original, and captivating by reviewers, Ichiro “asks hard questions for readers but challenges them to arrive at their own conclusion” (Booklist) and offers “a powerful commentary on war and peace” (Bulletin). Now with a new "Making of Ichiro" section for a glimpse at creator Ryan Inzana's process.
