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Moribito: Guardian of the Darkness

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By Nahoko Uehashi
Publisher Scholastic, Incorporated - (Arthur A. Levine Books)
Moribito: Guardian of the Darkness
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In the marvelous sequel to the novel (and Cartoon Network series) MORIBITO GUARDIAN OF THE SPIRIT, Balsa returns to her native land to fight a corrupt ruler and face her own demons. Balsa returns to her native Kanbal to clear the name of Jiguro, her dear mentor, who saved her life when she was six years old. But what should be a visit of truth and reconciliation becomes a fight for her life when she learns that Jiguro had been a member of King Rogsams personal bodyguard. After Jiguro fled Kanbal with her, Rogsam sent the other bodyguards after them one by oneJiguros best friends, whom he had to kill to protect Balsa. Now, with the help of two Kanbalese children, Balsa must unwind the conspiracy surrounding Jiguro and the mystery of the Guardians of the Dark.

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54695 words54,695 words
272 pages272 pages
Lexile 830LLexile 830L
Grade 6 to 9Grade 6 to 9
Age 11-14Age 11-14
Published 2009Published 2009

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Hear it contagious Hear it tender Hear it hollow Hear it bitter Hear it register Hear it chamber Hear it accent Hear it confide Hear it bond Hear it cooperate Hear it scheme Hear it grease Hear it supplement Hear it precious Hear it procession Hear it expose Hear it prime Hear it elder Hear it scent Hear it bind Hear it spiral Hear it torch Hear it ripe Hear it complex Hear it desire Hear it hunger Hear it invisible Hear it assume Hear it participant Hear it initial Hear it fate Hear it instant Hear it disgrace Hear it crisp Hear it pardon Hear it dim Hear it tragedy Hear it drain Hear it brief Hear it carriage Hear it spicy Hear it guarantee Hear it countless Hear it principled Hear it propose Hear it devote Hear it grasp Hear it shaft Hear it previous Hear it distant Hear it migrant Hear it demonstrate Hear it perch Hear it significance Hear it satisfy Hear it caution Hear it symbolize Hear it presence Hear it lend Hear it cruel Hear it slash Hear it firm Hear it incident Hear it abandon Hear it scar Hear it numb Hear it slay Hear it complicate Hear it exceed Hear it gem Hear it vicious Hear it impulse Hear it dusk Hear it shrub Hear it encounter Hear it thread Hear it allegiance Hear it merchant Hear it stoop Hear it dismiss Hear it obtain Hear it incapable Hear it ensure Hear it shrill Hear it superior Hear it jab Hear it condensation Hear it further Hear it deed Hear it vow Hear it chalk Hear it gloom Hear it lecture Hear it seek Hear it appreciate Hear it anxious Hear it due Hear it brand Hear it emphasize Hear it majesty
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Book ISBN:

9780545102957

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