Rescue in Antarctica
Emily Sohn
"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Isabel Soto as she leads a rescue mission in Antarctica"--Provided by publisher.
Read Time: ~2.1 hr
Diary of a Tokyo teen
by written and drawn by Christine Mari Inzer (2016)
About this book
The summer before she turned sixteen, author/illustrator Christine Inzer traveled solo to Tokyo to get reacquainted with her birthplace. Through charming illustrations, photos, and musings, Christine takes us on a journey through modern Japan: she explores the fashion hub of Harajuku; she hunts down geisha in Kyoto; she eats the best sushi of her life in Tsukiji; and she meets many interesting characters along the way. Halfway Home is an engaginguand often hilariousulook at a fascinating country and a girl rediscovering her roots.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreDiary of a Tokyo teen Lead Character
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