High above a seaside village, an old rice farmer sees the sea pull back in a way that feels terribly wrong. Down below, the villagers are busy with a festival, unaware that danger is racing toward them from the ocean.
This quiet, powerful retelling of a Japanese folktale follows one person’s urgent choice when there is no time to explain and no easy way to warn everyone. The story moves with the force of a legend: simple words, rising danger, and a question that keeps you turning the pages.
Young readers who like folktales, survival stories, and tales of courage will find a memorable picture book about wisdom, sacrifice, and quick thinking in the face of nature’s power.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
56 Pages
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Imagine a monstrous beast with a scaly tail that sweeps half a mile and a mouth full of iron teeth, terrorizing a peaceful land. For years, the villagers have lived in total fear, until a brave knight in shining armor steps forward to face the ultimate challenge. Armed with his gleaming sword and unshakable courage, he rides right into a battle that will shake the very earth.
Why it pulls you in
This is the ultimate showdown between good and evil, packed tightly with thrilling action and heart-pounding danger. You will be on the edge of your seat as the valiant knight clashes with the massive, fire-breathing monster in a desperate fight for survival and freedom. The stunning artwork makes the giant beast look terrifyingly real and the hero look incredibly brave. It is a legendary adventure that brings a classic, heroic triumph vividly to life.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
