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Set in the 1860s, the story follows young Norihei, who rescues a kappa—a legendary Japanese water goblin known for keeping rivers clean—forming an unlikely friendship. As industrialization transforms the landscape, the kappa must leave, only to return when Norihei faces his greatest challenge. The narrative blends folklore and history, offering cultural notes that illuminate Japan’s past.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Sunny Seki
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