The Secret of the Blue Glass
By Tomiko Inui
Translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori
By Tomiko Inui
Translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori
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Jan 24, 2017 | ISBN 9781782690795 | Middle Grade (10 and up)
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Praise
‘I love this book.’ – Michael Morpurgo, Guardian
‘[The book] has a sensibility and a poetry of its own.’ - Independent on Sunday
‘A tender and beautifully written story full of adventure, hardship and cultural revelations.’ – Lancashire Evening Post
‘A glorious fantasy story… utterly captivating.’ - Read it Daddy
‘A terrific story of courage, loyalty and love.’ – Books for Keeps
‘The English translation has been a long but worthwhile wait… reminding us that children’s literature can both address adult concerns and provide alternatives to our failings.’ – Japan Times, Books of the Year
‘An extraordinary book… elements of the work of Oscar Wilde and Hans Christian Andersen.’ - The School Librarian
‘A terrific story of love and courage in the face of change and adversity as well as a gripping fantasy read.’ - South China Morning Post
‘A unique and valuable read.’ – Lines from the Horizon
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