Shuna's Journey

Written by Hayao Miyazaki · Translated by Alex Dudok de Wit

A prince seeks golden grain to save his land, facing peril and unexpected allies.

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Prince Shuna embarks on a perilous quest to find golden grain that could save his impoverished land. Along the way, he frees Thea, a captive girl, sparking a dangerous pursuit by her enemies. As Thea flees north, Shuna ventures west to the enigmatic Land of the God-Folk. Will he reunite with Thea and return home with the grain that promises hope for his people? Discover a tale of courage, destiny, and the relentless pursuit of a dream.

From the publisher

A New York Times BestsellerAn Eisner Award Winner From legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki comes a new manga classic, never before published in English! Shuna, the prince of a poor land, watches in despair as his people work themselves to death harvesting the little grain that grows there. And so, when a traveler presents him with a sample of seeds from a mysterious western land, he sets out to find the source of the golden grain, dreaming of a better life for his subjects. It is not long before he meets a proud girl named Thea. After freeing her from captivity, he is pursued by her enemies, and while Thea escapes north, Shuna continues toward the west, finally reaching the Land of the God-Folk. Will Shuna ever see Thea again? And will he make it back home from his quest for the golden grain? Films by Hayao Miyazaki / Studio Ghibli include: - The Boy and The Heron- My Neighbor Totoro- Spirited Away- Howl’s Moving Castle- Kiki’s Delivery Service- Princess Mononoke

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