Tessa Miyata Is No Hero

“A delightfully spirited Japanese mythology-inspired adventure that’s full of heart.”–KirkusPraise for Alliana, Girl of Dragons:

“Alliana, Girl of Dragons made my heart soar! This beautiful and moving story celebrates internal strength, enduring familial love, and the life-changing power of friendship.”–Alyssa Colman, author of The Gilded Girl

“Abe skillfully builds a world, drawing on elements of Japanese religion, art, food, and architecture in an energizing wash of sensory descriptions….readers will be thrilled by the dramatic and epic stakes imbued into action sequences. Looping repeatedly around the Japanese proverb, ‘After the rain, the earth hardens, ’ Tessa’s journey provides young readers with a new heroine whose emotional core is rock solid.” –BCCB“Abe proves herself a master at creating worlds both exciting and comforting as she takes readers on whirlwind adventures. Alliana’s indomitable spirit will delight and excite as she courageously embraces her dreams and encourages readers to do the same.”–Adrianna Cuevas, author of the Pura Belpré honor book The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez and Cuba in My Pocket“At once heartrending and heartwarming, this thrilling, magical tale of finding one’s inner strength will show that Tessa Miyata is more than a hero–she is a legend!”–#1 New York Times bestselling author Xiran Jay Zhao“Tessa Miyata Is No Hero is my favorite combination of fun, heartful, and kick-butt. It’s the girl-led shounen anime tween-me always wanted!”–Kaela Rivera, author of Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls“Yikes and Yakult! Julie Abe has done it again. Brimming with heart and humor, Abe takes us on a fantastical adventure into the heart of magical Tokyo. Gods! Trials! Japanese mythology! Full of action and emotion, I was gripped to the edge of my seat until the very last page. The start of a thrilling new series you don’t want to miss.”–Graci Kim, bestselling author of The Last Fallen Star