{"title":"Nahoko Uehashi","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the imaginative worlds crafted by Nahoko Uehashi, where mythology and nature intertwine in richly woven tales. Her works blend \u003cem\u003efantasy\u003c\/em\u003e with profound storytelling, inviting readers to journey through epic landscapes filled with courage and ancient mysteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom captivating novels to beautifully illustrated manga adaptations, Uehashi's stories appeal to both younger readers and fans of graphic novels. Discover narratives that balance adventure and reflection, perfect for those enchanted by the realms of \u003cstrong\u003eSci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eChildren's Books\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-beast-player-by-nahoko-uehashi-9781782691679","title":"The Beast Player","description":"Erin's family have an important responsibility: caring for the Toda, fearsome water serpents who form the core of their Lord's army. So when a number of Toda mysteriously die, it is Erin's mother who takes the blame, and the punishment - she is sentenced to death. Before she dies she manages to use an ancient, forbidden power to send Erin to safety - leaving her daughter alone, far from home but with the knowledge that both she and her mother are somehow different.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoon, Erin finds she can talk to both the terrifying Toda and the majestic Royal Beasts, who protect the supreme queen of her realm. This knowledge gives her great power, but it also involves her in deadly plots and political gameplaying that she wants no part of. Can Erin save herself and prevent her beloved beasts from being used as tools of war, or is there no way of avoiding the terrible battles to come?","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996284735724,"sku":"9781782691679","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781782691679.jpg?v=1763125120"},{"product_id":"the-deer-king-vol-2-manga-by-nahoko-uehashi-9781975362997","title":"The Deer King, Vol. 2 (manga)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe search for the kidnapped Yuna leads Van, Sae, and Hohsalle to the sacred Fire Horse Town, an Aquafa settlement that resisted Zol's conquest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Hohsalle struggles to find the cure for mittsual, Van wonders why he, a man who lost everything, was chosen to survive the deadly disease. Before long, he'll find the answers he's been looking for, as destiny beckons him and Yuna ever forward...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaught in the throes of political warfare and a fight against fate, will Van be able to reunite with Yuna and bring peace to the land?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Deer King, Vol. 2\u003c\/em\u003e continues this compelling saga with intense drama and captivating storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471742386412,"sku":"9781975362997","price":41.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2c0ac92fb778e718399ac56ad922234d.jpg?v=1775791702"},{"product_id":"the-deer-king-vol-2-novel-by-nahoko-uehashi-9781975352356","title":"The Deer King, Vol. 2 (novel)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan's chase to rescue the kidnapped Yuna leads him to the Ahfal Oma, the People of the Fire Horse. They reveal that the sickness plaguing Aquafa is no random resurgence but a carefully orchestrated revenge plan, and they want the leader of the Lone Antlers to join.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVan can't abide a destructive quest that threatens all of Aquafa, but he's still only one man. And how can a single man stop a disease—especially one that already lives within him?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how this thrilling saga unfolds in \u003cem\u003eThe Deer King, Vol. 2 (novel)\u003c\/em\u003e by Nahoko Uehashi, Masaaki Yamamoto, and Cathy Hirano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471742484716,"sku":"9781975352356","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781975352356-the-deer-king-vol-2-novel.jpg?v=1775252231"},{"product_id":"kokun-by-nahoko-uehashi-9781787706095","title":"Kokun","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first volume of a sweeping fantasy by one of Japan's most beloved storytellers, and the bestselling author of the Moribito series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vast Umal Empire has flourished for centuries thanks to the miraculous ohaleh rice, a sacred grain brought from a distant land by the first empress \u003cem\u003eKokun\u003c\/em\u003e. Resistant to all parasites, the rice has sustained the empire, ensuring peace and prosperity for centuries—until now. When a mysterious infestation strikes, famine spreads and the empire begins to crumble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFifteen-year-old Aisha, granddaughter of the deposed lord of West Kantal, flees to the imperial capital with her younger brother after a violent coup. There she meets the reigning Kokun, Olie—an enigmatic girl worshipped for her supposed gift of scent, yet secretly powerless. As Aisha uncovers her own latent ability to perceive the natural world through smell, she and Olie form an unlikely alliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, Aisha and Olie must uncover a hidden history and the truth behind the ohaleh rice, all the while battling forces that threaten not just the empire's survival, but the very balance of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47496195997932,"sku":"9781787706095","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7edbb3d7255d3342e204a7df93d78954.jpg?v=1776124982"},{"product_id":"the-deer-king-vol-1-manga-by-nahoko-uehashi-9781975360405","title":"The Deer King, Vol. 1 (manga)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a pack of infected dogs attacks a group of miners, soldier-turned-slave Van awakens to find himself blessed with preternatural strength. As he effortlessly breaks free of his chains, he notices a young girl—the only other survivor—standing before him. The two escape the mine, but with Van's captors in pursuit and a deadly disease ravaging the area, how will they survive on the lam?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Deer King, Vol. 1 (manga)\u003c\/em\u003e by Nahoko Uehashi, Phil Christie, Ajani Oloye, Taro Sekiguchi, and The Deer King Production Committee offers a thrilling tale of survival and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599397011692,"sku":"9781975360405","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8bb5df5b70b3c868ddb80ec2a6e71519.jpg?v=1778023672"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/nahoko-uehashi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}