Exploring 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.
Now with a new Making of Ichiro section for a glimpse at creator Ryan Inzana\'s process..
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 ).
He also learns there are no easy answers--for gods or men.
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.
Grandfather becomes Ichi\'s guide, sharing Japan with him.
When his mother decides to visit Japan, Ichiro is left with his grandfather, in a country he doesn\'t know.
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.
Exploring 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
