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Guardian of Fukushima : the true story of a farmer who fought to save the nuclear zone's animals Cover Image Book

Guardian of Fukushima : the true story of a farmer who fought to save the nuclear zone's animals / written by Fabien Grolleau, illustrated by Ewen Blain, foreword by Roland Kelts.

Grolleau, Fabien, 1972- (author.). Blain, Ewen, (illustrator.). Kelts, Roland, (writer of foreword.). Martin, Jenna, (translator.).

Summary:

In 2011, a massive earthquake off the coast of Japan triggered a devastating tsunami which, in turn, destroyed the three core reactors of the Fukushima nuclear power plant. This tragedy cost almost 20,000 lives and devastated countless more, including Naoto Matsumura, a farmer evacuated from the deadly radiation zone. Unwilling to abandon his beloved animals, Naoto chooses to return home to his farm--and to fight for the beauty of life. This important graphic novel from France alludes to Japanese legends as an ode to Mother Nature, and human resilience.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781427871367
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : chiefly color illustrations, photographs ; 26 cm
  • Publisher: Marina Del Rey, CA: TOKYOPOP, Inc., 2023.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"'Naoto' written by Fabien Grolleau and illustrated by Ewen Blain. © Steinkis 2021"
Translated from French by Jenna Martin.
Target Audience Note:
Age 10+ TOKYOPOP
HL440L Lexile

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Matsumura, Naoto > Comic books, strips, etc.
Animal rescue > Japan > Comic books, strips, etc.
Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, Japan, 2011 > Comic books, strips, etc.
Natural disasters > Comic books, strips, etc.
Nuclear reactor accidents > Japan > Comic books, strips, etc.
Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, Japan, 2011 > Comic books, strips, etc.
Tsunamis > Comic books, strips, etc.
Japan > Comic books, strips, etc.
Genre:
Young adult literature.
Biographical comics.
Biographical fiction.
Biographies.
Comics (Graphic works)
Graphic novels.

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  • 15 of 15 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 3 of 3 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

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Jacksonville Main Library YA 363.1799 GRO (Text) 36015000552733 Young Adult Graphic Novel Available -
Richlands Branch Library YA 363.1799 GRO (Text) 36015000552790 Young Adult Graphic Novel Available -
Sneads Ferry Branch Library YA 363.1799 GRO (Text) 36015000552857 Young Adult Graphic Novel Available -