{"product_id":"i-was-an-eighth-grade-ninja-1","title":"I Was an Eighth-Grade Ninja: 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA young immigrant girl's story and a battle between a fantastical kingdom and earth collide in this first book of the Tomo graphic novel series, where thirteen-year-old orphan Hana must leave Japan for a new life in America. Her arrival complicates not only her life, but that of a group of animal-like beings who are searching for an ancient sword.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Moonbeam Award bronze medal for comics and graphic novels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the death of her mother, Hana is forced to move to San Francisco to live with a grandfather she has never met. While her grandpa is kind and welcoming, and has a cute raccoon named Tomo, the only place Hana feels at home is in his dojo, where she further hones her martial arts technique. Then she meets Brittany, a girl who could become a good friend ... but Brittany also has friends who want to see Hana fail at any cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, in the kingdom of Argon Falls, the bull-like Lord Ardath and his fox warriors search for a sword that will cement Ardath's rule and give him ultimate control ... and a special portal has led him directly to San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Was an Eighth-Grade Ninja\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eis perfect for readers 10 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewas created by veteran animators from Disney Animation Studios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeatures diverse characters, including an Asian main character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtains kid-friendly, anime-like illustrations and a relatable plot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewill appeal to fans of Studio Ghibli, Jen Wang, and graphic novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0310713005\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780310713005\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Rogers, Bud, Simmons, Andrew, Corley, Rob\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Zonderkidz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zonderkidz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (Jul 2007)","offer_id":45658305560773,"sku":"9780310713005","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780310713005.jpg?v=1768899507","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/i-was-an-eighth-grade-ninja-1","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}