{"title":"Jem Yoshioka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJem Yoshioka\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts enchanting stories that blend whimsy with heartfelt emotion, making her work a delightful choice for young readers. Her books often explore themes of friendship, creativity, and the magic hidden in everyday life, inviting children into richly imagined worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eFolk Remedy\u003c\/em\u003e, Jem Yoshioka’s storytelling charms with a gentle pace and vivid illustrations, perfect for sparking imagination and encouraging empathy. Her stories are a celebration of wonder that resonate with readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"folk-remedy-book-1-by-jem-yoshioka-9798881602642","title":"Folk Remedy: Book 1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe world is changing…can you keep up?\u003c\/b\u003e  \n\u003cbr\u003e Meet Maple, apprentice apothecary who unearths a lost yokai with questionable motives and a penchant for mischief. Fans of Netflix's \u003ci\u003eONI: Thundergod's Tale\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePilu of the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e will delight in this new graphic novel series inspired by Taisho Era Japan.  \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At twelve years old, Maple Akimura’s future has already been decided. With her mother insisting she become an apprentice at the family apothecary business, Maple sees a small life in her village ahead of her.  \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Maple would rather spend her time with Kunio, her new friend visiting from Taisho City, than study her family's history. Her mother insists she reads the family book detailing the Akimuras’ relationship to yokai (spirits and supernatural beings) over generations. To Maple, the stories of the yokai are just a remnant of traditional village living, amid 1920s Japan’s rapidly advancing technology and the glamour of modern urban life—especially in bustling Taisho City. But Maple’s encounter with a mischievous yokai named Ember sweeps the pair into the hidden spirit world, with only Maple's family stories to guide them.  \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Now, they must navigate hidden dangers, strange creatures, and dark secrets to send Ember home and empower Maple to find her own path.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46841457869036,"sku":"9798881602642","price":23.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22437523488910.jpg?v=1758719525"},{"product_id":"folk-remedy-book-2-by-jem-yoshioka-9798881602659","title":"Folk Remedy: Book 2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFolk Remedy: Book 2\u003c\/em\u003e by Jem Yoshioka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaple and her friends journey deeper into the mysterious world of yokai, where one person's secrets could change everything. A magical middle-grade graphic novel for fans of \u003cem\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eInuyasha\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFolk Remedy: The Secret of the Night Parade\u003c\/em\u003e (Book 2), Maple finds herself in the Hidden City of yokai, the supernatural creatures of Japan. Surrounded by danger, she and her friends Ember, Sky, and Peach must navigate the city's colourful characters, seeking allies and avoiding enemies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaple must grapple with how the hidden world is changing her and whether she even wants to return to her old life. The secrets behind her mysterious dreams and Ember's true identity will test who she can trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBook 2 of a magical middle-grade graphic novel series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSteeped in Japanese folklore and yokai lore\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArt evoking traditional woodblock prints\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePerfect for anime and manga fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull of friendship, folklore, and fast-paced adventure, return to the world of the yokai!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48338642239724,"sku":"9798881602659","price":23.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798881602659-folk-remedy-book-2-1.jpg?v=1788990014"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jem-yoshioka.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}