Guardian of Fukushima : the true story of a farmer who fought to save the nuclear zone's animals
In 2011, a massive earthquake off the coast of Japan triggered a devastating tsunami which, in turn, destroyed the three core reactors of the Fukushima nuclear power plant. This tragedy cost almost 20,000 lives and devastated countless more, including Naoto Matsumura, a farmer evacuated from the deadly radiation zone. Unwilling to abandon his beloved animals, Naoto chooses to return home to his farm--and to fight for the beauty of life. This important graphic novel from France alludes to Japanese legends as an ode to Mother Nature, and human resilience.
Age 10+ TOKYOPOP|||adolescent
written by Fabien Grolleau, illustrated by Ewen Blain, foreword by Roland Kelts
"'Naoto' written by Fabien Grolleau and illustrated by Ewen Blain. © Steinkis 2021"
Translated from French by Jenna Martin.