{"product_id":"appareranman-9781975360580","title":"Appare-Ranman!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn the 19th century, eccentric mechanic boy Appare Sorano and his samurai minder, Kosame Isshiki, are rescued by a passing steamship and delivered to America, where they enter the world's first trans-American automobile race. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 688 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Little, Brown \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe year is 1899, and the world is a different place. Eccentric mechanic boy Appare Sorano sets off on an extraordinary adventure alongside his loyal samurai minder, Kosame Isshiki. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when a passing steamship rescues them, transporting them to the distant land of America. Stranded in the bustling city of Los Angeles, with no easy way back to their familiar Japan, the pair must find a way to navigate this new and unfamiliar world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetermined to make the most of their unexpected situation, they decide to participate in the world's first trans-American automobile race. The stakes are high, and the odds are stacked against them. But Appare and Kosame are not deterred. They are driven by their passion for adventure, their determination to overcome challenges, and their unwavering loyalty to each other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs they prepare for the race, they encounter a diverse range of characters, each with their own unique story and motivations. They form alliances and rivalries, facing treacherous terrain, fierce competition, and unexpected obstacles along the way. With each passing day, their bond grows stronger, as they rely on each other's strengths and support to overcome the odds and achieve their goal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the end, Appare and Kosame emerge victorious, proving that anything is possible with determination, loyalty, and a little bit of eccentricity. Their journey across the United States has not only transformed them but also left a lasting impact on the world of automobile racing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs they bid farewell to America, they carry with them the memories of their incredible adventure and the knowledge that they can overcome any obstacle that comes their way. The time is the 19th century. Eccentric mechanic boy Appare Sorano sets off on an adventure along with his samurai minder,Kosame Isshiki,only to be cast adrift on the Pacific Ocean. A passing steamship rescues them…and delivers the two not back to familiar Japan,but to the far-flung land of America! Trapped in Los Angeles with no easy way to return home,the pair decide to enter the worlds first trans-American automobile race. However,with vast sums hinging on the dangerous events outcome,they may find the odds are stacked against them…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe year is 1899, and the world is a different place. Eccentric mechanic boy Appare Sorano sets off on an extraordinary adventure alongside his loyal samurai minder, Kosame Isshiki. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when a passing steamship rescues them, transporting them to the distant land of America. Stranded in the bustling city of Los Angeles, with no easy way back to their familiar Japan, the pair must find a way to navigate this new and unfamiliar world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetermined to make the most of their unexpected situation, they decide to participate in the world's first trans-American automobile race. The stakes are high, and the odds are stacked against them. But Appare and Kosame are not deterred. They are driven by their passion for adventure, their determination to overcome challenges, and their unwavering loyalty to each other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs they prepare for the race, they encounter a diverse range of characters, each with their own unique story and motivations. They form alliances and rivalries, facing treacherous terrain, fierce competition, and unexpected obstacles along the way. With each passing day, their bond grows stronger, as they rely on each other's strengths and support to overcome the odds and achieve their goal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the end, Appare and Kosame emerge victorious, proving that anything is possible with determination, loyalty, and a little bit of eccentricity. 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