{"product_id":"haru-book-1-spring-volume-1-paperback","title":"Haru: Book 1: Spring Volume 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eHaru, a small bird who dreams of flying, and their best friend Yama, a talkative boar, are used to being in the shadows. But when Yama finds a strange artifact that causes sinister effects, the two are swept into an epic journey to destroy the artifact and save the world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"My children LOVE this beautiful, touching and mystic graphic novel much much more than any of the books and TV shows I've made. And for that, I'll never forgive Joe Latham.\" - Vali Chandrasekaran, author, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ridiculous Race; \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ewriter, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eModern Family, 30 Rock\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn The Valley, best friends Haru and Yama both dream of leaving as they're bullied at school, frustrated at home, and struggling to figure out who they are. One day, a powerful artifact connects itself to Yama, and they discover that they'll have to journey to The Beacon in search of answers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCreated by artist Joe Latham, this beautifully illustrated graphic novel series is a coming-of-age tale that spans the changing of seasons, beginning in spring and ending in spring for a complete cycle. A story of heart, growing up, and the sacrifices we make for those we love, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHaru\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for middle-grade readers.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50584364056799,"sku":"9781524884734","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/MzdAVoV01m9781524884734.webp?v=1784509010","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/haru-book-1-spring-volume-1-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}