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| The Twelve Kingdoms, Volume 1: Sea of Shadow | 
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Sales Rank: 361783
Category: Book
Authors: Fuyumi Ono, Akihiro Yamada, Alexander O. Smith
Publisher: Tokyopop
Studio: Tokyopop
Manufacturer: Tokyopop
Label: Tokyopop
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 464
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5 x 1.7
ISBN: 1598169467
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.56973
EAN: 9781598169461
ASIN: 1598169467
Publication Date: March 13, 2007
Release Date: March 13, 2007
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Product Description
For high-schooler Yoko Nakajima, life has been fairly ordinary--that is until Keiki, a young man with golden hair, tells Yoko they must return to their kingdom. Once confronted by this mysterious being and whisked away to an unearthly realm, Yoko is left with only a magical sword; a gem; and a million questions about her destiny, the world she's trapped in, and the world she desperately wants to return to.More than just a fantasy story filled with horrific monsters, half-beasts, and magicians, The Twelve Kingdoms centers around a world reminiscent of Chinese mythology and rife with civil and political upheaval. Sea of Shadow, the first volume of this ongoing seven-volume epic, takes you on a wild ride that leaves you questioning the bounds of reality and fantasy."An exciting, fast-paced adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats."--BookLoons.com "This is a fantasy novel displaying a grand imagination and soaring adventure."--ActiveAnime.com"Fuyumi Ono weaves a bewitching tale of strength in adversity, bravery despite fear, courage above all, and trust a?" in yourself and in others."--Yabookscentral.comFuyumi Ono was born in Oita Prefecture, Japan. She graduated from Otani University with a major in Buddhist studies. During college she was a member of Kyoto Universitya??s mystery story club for readers and writers of the mystery genre. In 1988, she made her publishing debut in Kodanshaa??s teen-targeted X-Bunko Teens Heart series. Besides The Twelve Kingdoms, Ono has written other novels in such genres as mystery and horror.
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 One of my favorites January 1, 2009
I loved the anime so much that I wanted to read the books. When I found out that it is was going to be publish in english I was so incredibly happy. At last I can read The Twelve Kingdoms when ever I want. No longer do I have to search for unofficial translations of the book online. Needless to say i love the books more then I do the anime. Which is saying a lot because it is one of my all time favorites. I would recommend that if you are going to read this series you have to watch that anime first. This way you can kind of understand what is going on a little better.
Rapido e muito bom. September 20, 2008
O produto e otimo. A entrega foi feita antes do prazo previsto. Mas atencao: as paginas do livro sao de papel simples, parecem de HQ.
 A great read for young girls August 13, 2008
In the spirit of girl-power induced books and stories like Sailor Moon and Xena, you have the first of twelve books caled The Twelve Kingdoms. This tells the tale of Yoko, a red-haired schoolgirl outcast in modern day Japan with a traditionalist overbearing father and a mother who easily caves into him. That is until she is whisked away to a fantastical world similar to medieval China, a la Fushigi Yuugi.
It is here Yoko must fight evil using a Japanese sword specifically fitted to her. It is obvious from the uneven and often slow pacing of the story that this is to be the first in a long epic but it is still worth reading. The writing is well done and the creatures are interesting. I look forward to reading more.
Characters: A Yoko is a great role model for young girls struggling to fit in.
Plot: B The pacing is uneven but stil enjoyable.
Readability: A This is a translated version of a Japanese novel but it still rings true to its roots.
In short: B+ Buy it for a young girl who loves anime and warrior women or get it from your local library, but its still a good read.
twelve June 3, 2008
I was very happy to finally see the books upon which the anime was based. It's a quite enjoyable read, and I'm very eager for future volumes in the hopes that they'll complete the story that the anime left off.
wonderful March 30, 2008
I watched the anime version of this story several times. It is my favorite anime. The book is great too. After reading the book I understood the story line much better because it is in some situations quite distinct from the anime and in my opinion much clearer. I recommend this book for all twelve kingdoms fans. Unfortunately they just publish one volume in a year. And in this volume you don't know how Youko will act as an empress just how she becomes the empress. I have to wait another year or two.
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