{"product_id":"9780804855426","title":"The Mythology Class","description":"Author: Arnold Arre\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780804855426\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Jul 2022\u003cbr\u003ePages: 368\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImmerse yourself in a high-stakes fantasy adventure set in the Philippines!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Philippine National Book Award-winning graphic novel fuses Philippine myth and magic with contemporary action. Borrowing elements from \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Phantom Tollbooth\u003c\/i\u003e, author and creator Arnold Arre reinvents age-old Filipino fables, constructing a rich world of folklore fantasy for a new generation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Perfect for fans of the \u003ci\u003eTrese\u003c\/i\u003e graphic novels and the manga of Junji Ito, \u003ci\u003eThe Mythology Class\u003c\/i\u003e follows Nicole Lacson, an Anthropology student at the University of the Philippines. When she is summoned to a secret meeting by the mysterious Madame Enkanta, Nicole finds herself face-to-face with living creatures from Philippine mythology and folklore that she never imagined existed in real life! Tikblangs, kapres, and a range of engkantos--fantasy figures from her grandfather\u0026amp;#x27;s bedtime stories  challenge her previous notions of reality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith her newfound friends, Nicole embarks on a quest into a realm of myth and magic. Navigating the streets of metropolitan Manila, a ragtag crew of college students takes an unexpected turn in their battle against an ancient evil. With guest appearances from mythological Filipino heroes like Sulayman, Kubin, and Lam-ang, Nicole\u0026amp;#x27;s class must face down and repel an invasion of chaotic forces, recapturing the enkantos who have escaped and are unleashing mischief and evil in the human world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mythology Class\u003c\/i\u003e features world-building of the highest order, balancing the scope and magnitude of an adventure epic with the humour, warmth, and insight of a classic coming-of-age tale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46814074962078,"sku":"ADS-9780804855426","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780804855426.jpg?v=1778334109","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780804855426","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}