{"product_id":"ilustra-daybreaker-book-1-paperback","title":"Ilustra: Daybreaker: Book 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTori Tadiar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMika always thought the gods and goddesses of the Philippines were no more than legend--until she wakes one and discovers a destiny she never imagined. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis middle-grade graphic novel series starter by an award-winning Filipina artist, inspired by the folklore of the Philippines, is perfect for readers of Amulet and Percy Jackson. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Amulet meets a Filipino Percy Jackson.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Melissa de la Cruz, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling author \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThough Mika Mirasol's boarding school classmates tease her for clinging to the stories of legendary beings her lola raised her on, she can't help but love them--those myths are all she has left of her guardian. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThat is, until a year after Lola's death, when a moth speaks to Mika in the old woman's voice. Mika experiences a burst of inexplicable power, and in her panic, she accidentally casts a spell and binds herself to two eavesdropping classmates. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLiterally stuck together, Mika, Halle, and Teo grudgingly set out to find a countercurse in ancient Filipino beliefs. But the more they learn, the more it seems that Lola's tales were all true--and that Mika is destined to play a role in them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe mythology of the Philippine Islands comes to life in this funny, warm, and enchanting graphic novel about making friends, learning to let go, and finding your place in the world.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTori Tadiar\u003c\/b\u003e is a Filipino comic artist based in sunny Metro Manila. She is an IT professional by day, and works on comics and stories every chance she can get. Her goal is to tell stories that introduce and immerse readers in alternate worlds based on the culture of the land she calls home. When she's not hunched over her workstation, Tori can be found playing videogames with her husband Miko, taking long walks with her beloved dog Macchi, or getting lost while exploring new places. Connect with her online at @HaiToriArt on Instagram and @HaiTori on Facebook and X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65 x 8.92 x 6.15 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 16, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45580379422764,"sku":"9781368089937","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/MvzZ9wq8to9781368089937.webp?v=1780048218","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/ilustra-daybreaker-book-1-paperback","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}