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Shirai, Kaiu,

The promised Neverland. 1, Grace Field House / Title on copyright page: Promised Neverland. Volume 1 Title on back cover: Promised Neverland. Grace Field House Grace Field House story by Kaiu Shirai ; art by Posuka Demizu ; translation, Satsuki Yamashita. - Shonen Jump manga edition. - San Francisco, CA : VIZ Media, 2017, 2016. - 183 pages; chiefly illustrations; 19 cm. - Shonen Jump manga .

English translation of the Japanese title: "Yakusoku no Neverland." Reads from right to left in manga format. Originally published: Tokyo, Japan : Shueisha Inc., 2016.

"Emma, Norman and Ray are the brightest kids at the Grace Field House orphanage. And under the care of the woman they refer to as 'Mom, ' all the kids have enjoyed a comfortable life. Good food, clean clothes and the perfect environment to learn-- what more could an orphan ask for? One day, though, Emma and Norman uncover the dark truth of the outside world they are forbidden from seeing"--Page 4 of cover.

"Rating: T+ for older teen. Parental advisory: The Promised Neverland is rated T+ and is recommended for ages 16 and up. This volume contains fantasy violence and adult themes"--Colophon. 16+.


Text in English.

School Library Journal's Best Books, 2018 YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens, 2019

ISBN: 9781421597126 1421597128

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Orphans--Fiction.
Demonology--Fiction.
Secrecy--Fiction.
Orphanages--Fiction.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Manga.
Horror comics.
Fantasy comics.

LC Class. No.: PN6790.J34 / Y35513 2017 v. 1

Dewey Class. No.: 741.5