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Overview

A young boy finds his destiny in a world of fantasy. L to R (Western Style). The Bravest Story Ever Told Young Wataru Mitani's life is a mess. His father has abandoned him, and his mother has been hospitalized after a suicide attempt. Desperately he searches for some way to change his life—a way to alter his fate. To achieve his goal, he must navigate the magical world of Vision, a land filled with creatures both fierce and friendly. And to complicate matters, he must outwit a merciless rival from the real world. Wataru's ultimate destination is the Tower of Destiny where a goddess of fate awaits. Only when he has finished his journey and collected five elusive gemstones will he possess the Demon's Bane—the key that will unlock the future. Charity, bravery, faith, grace and the power of darkness and light: these are the provinces of each gemstone. Brought together, they have the immeasurable power to bring Wataru's family back together again. Young Wataru Mitani's life is a mess. His father has abandoned him, and his mother has been hospitalized after a suicide attempt. Desperately he searches for some way to change his life—a way to alter his fate. To achieve his goal, he must navigate the magical world of Vision, a land filled with creatures both fierce and friendly. And to complicate matters, he must outwit a merciless rival from the real world.Wataru's ultimate destination is the Tower of Destiny where a goddess of fate awaits. Only when he has finished his journey and collected five elusive gemstones will he possess the Demon's Bane—the key that will unlock the future.Charity, bravery, faith, grace and the power of darkness and light: these are the provinces of each gemstone. Brought together, they have the immeasurable power to bring Wataru's family back together again.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781421527734
  • Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
  • Publication date: 11/17/2009
  • Edition description: Novel
  • Pages: 820
  • Sales rank: 253,955
  • Series: Brave Story Series
  • Product dimensions: 6.08 (w) x 9.02 (h) x 1.45 (d)

Meet the Author

Miyuki Miyabe was born in Tokyo in 1960. A best-selling author in Japan best known for her mystery and suspense novels, Miyabe has had three books translated into English: All She Was Worth, Shadow Family and Crossfire.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 13, 2010

    Miyuke Miyabe hits home with the little kid in all of us

    Truly, i picked this book based on it's cover. it looks so magical and whimsical, i had to know what was going on. this book takes a while to get going, but once it's off the runway it soars! this is a fantastic book mixing very real drama with very fictional adventures. Wataru escapes to a world known as Vision to cope with his reality and deal with Vision's unreality. There's a host of beasts and creatures to learn about, it's an immersion. this is a book for any age, especially if you're a gamer. i highly recommend this book as it met every expectation i could have. thank you, Miyuki Miyabe!

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 15, 2012

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    Little Slow, then picked up...

    This book started out slow then eventually picked up the pace. I felt that since the book was translated, some parts were not translated well. I did, overall, enjoyed the book and would recommend it.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 9, 2010

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    Brave Story Review

    When I first saw this book I decided to get it for the same reason as most who first see it,the beautiful artwork on the cover.I began to read the book and it caught my attention and pulled me in from the very start.As you continue to read it is packed full of exciting adventures and great characters.I definitely recommend this book to any one who is in a need of an escape from real life for a little while.I've read this book three times now and it's safe to say that this is by far one of my favorite book.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 19, 2009

    Long, but good.

    This book takes for ever to get the ball rolling. That is probably my only complaint. But as soon as it starts, it is impossible to put down. I'd say it starts getting good around page 130.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 6, 2009

    A Snowball Affect

    So far up to page 33 of Brave Story, the protagonist Waturu, and his best friend Katchan snuck out at midnight and went to investigate a so called haunted house, because of the rumors being spread around their elementary school. While out on their investigation they run into two suspicious people, and their handy - caped daughter. They were nice, but Waturu thought they were hiding something, something that had to do with the girl.

    Brave Story, by Miyuki Miyabe is a curious book. It is similar to a snowball, it starts out slow and dull, and then is starts to pick up as it goes along and builds up the story. It is a book that will create more and more questions, as you read further into it. It captures your thoughts. Although I enjoy the plot, there should be more of a description for both characters and scenery. I like books that give you a detailed description, but leave room for your imagination to fill in the rest. But this book does not provide enough of a detail to give your imagination to build off of.

    Reviewed by: Devyn_Truly

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 21, 2012

    This is the best book i have ever read. It is imaginative and he

    This is the best book i have ever read. It is imaginative and heartwarming- great for all ages.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 16, 2012

    Heck yes!

    This book really takes you on an adventure from the start. I love all the metaphors near the end...and that the margins sometimes contain his sword with the inlaid stones he accumulates on the way. Its a story of love, perseverance, and overcoming weaknesses. I. Loooove. This. Book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 13, 2012

    Just lovely

    Told from the perspective of a child, with Stephen King worthy moments, this novel was a trip and had a great message.

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  • Posted January 25, 2010

    nice kids tale

    an amusing little diversion!

    0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 9, 2009

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    This is a great story

    This is an excelletn story for any teen or adult that feels lost in ther life at any given moment. Fell like you have no purpose and everything is going wrong, you can take follow another's adventures in the other world and see how far you would get in that situation. I was able to put myself into the shoes of the main character and really enjoy the story.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 15, 2008

    Long but good,

    I got this just a few weeks ago and finished it. Its one of my favorite novels, but Its a novel that tells you about everything. Its also very long (816 pages), but after the slow start it picks up and holds you. It makes you believe you are in its fantasy world known as Vision. From the humor to the action its a great novel.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 17, 2007

    A reviewer

    I enjoyed this story, but felt that I was being forced to know everything about everything. Some people like or need this. I do not.. Still would tell others to read....

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