The first Moribito novel by Nahoko Uehashi, which was adapted into an anime series.

Some wear to slip cover, previous owner's name written on inside front cover but otherwise good condition.

Balsa was a wanderer and warrior for hire. Then she rescued a boy flung into a raging river -- and at that moment, her destiny changed. Now Balsa must protect the boy -- the Prince Chagum -- on his quest to deliver the great egg of the water spirit to its source in the sea. As they travel across the land of Yogo and discover the truth about the spirit, they find themselves hunted by two deadly enemies: the egg-eating monster Rarunga . . . and the prince's own father.

Pickup in Auckland CBD.