New From TokyoPop

TokyoPop, the folks who publish most of the popular manga series, have branched out into the world of YA novels. I've already written about Kino No Tabi, which I really liked (see What Mrs. N's Been Reading - Kino No Tabi). I just got the first installment of 2 additional series in. I haven't read either of them yet, but they look like they might be pretty good. Check 'em out and let me know what you think.


Magic Moon by Wolfgang and Heike Hohlbein
The Hohlbeins have a reputation for doing top-notch fantasy in Europe. This one has just been translated into English for the first time. Kim enters the realm of Magic Moon where he must battle monsters and fantastical beings to try to unravel the secret that is keeping his younger sister locked in a coma. This one is the first in a planned 3-part series.


Witches' Forest: The Adventures of Duan Surk by Mishio Fuzakawa
This one is based on the RPG world of Fortune Quest. A trio, including the Level 2 player Duan Surk, battles mythical creatures and evil sorceresses in an attempt to free Agnis' mother from an evil spell. This is part 1 of a 4-part series.