Nahoko Uehashi
Japanese author of fantasy novels for children and young adults, best known for the Moribito series and The Beast Player; trained as a cultural anthropologist and active in academic work.
Books
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1. Moribito
Guardian of the Spirit
A hardened spearwoman named Balsa becomes the reluctant protector of a young prince accused of carrying a dangerous water spirit; together they flee assassins and a suspicious court across a vividly realized, perilous world as she fights to keep him alive while uncovering the truth behind the spirit and confronting themes of duty, identity, and compassion.
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