Ichiro and the Great Mountain
In Ichiro and the Great Mountain, award-winning author and storyteller W. Nikola-Lisa crafts an original literary folktale for the upper elementary and middle school reader. It is a tale told in the manner of what comparative mythologist Joseph Campbell would call a "Return of the Hero" format, with the setting ancient Japan rather than medieval Europe. Told in brief, repetitive, even cryptic episodes, Ichiro and the Great Mountain follows a young, free-spirited boy through the stages of life as he searches for his true self, making this literary folktale a story of becoming or, in the Buddhist tradition, a story of self-realization and enlightenment.
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In a simplistic style, Ichiro and the Great Mountain takes on one of the biggest questions in life, Where does our happiness lie? Ichiro's quest for adventure, beauty, prestige, and worldliness may grant him much in the way of experiences, but does it quench his longing? A beautiful book in both writing and tale, ... Tiffany M., NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
This was such a fast, but amazing and cute little read. The message was powerful and clear: Life will always circle back to one place and this is home, that nothing in your life will make you feel more safe than your home. Lara E., NetGalley reviewer, 4 stars
