Copyright Date:
2013
Edition Date:
2013
Release Date:
03/05/13
Illustrator:
Gaubatz, James,, Lau, Fawn,
Pages:
182 pages
ISBN:
1-421-55275-2
ISBN 13:
978-1-421-55275-0
Dewey:
Fic
Dimensions:
19 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
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Astro may be an orphan from the slums, but he would do anything for the ragtag group of orphan kids he considers his family. He has trouble keeping jobs due to his failure to keep his smart mouth shut and his refusal to stand by while others are bullied. One day, Astro encounters Barrage, the playboy prince of his planet, who just happens to look exactly like Astro. Prince Barrage wants to run away from his responsibility, so he offers to switch places with Astro. Can Astro convince the royal family, the world, and most of all, himself, that he is worthy of wielding the ancient treasure of the royal family and restore peace to the realm? The story line is a bit corny, but overall, this is a fun, action-packed, new shonen manga series that would appeal to fans of Naruto. Adults and teens alike will appreciate Astro's dedication to his diverse family members and the lengths he goes to to protect them.
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Fresh from the pages of Shonen Jump in Japan comes an action-packed reimaging of The Prince and the Pauper!
Spunky slum kid Astro gets the chance of a lifetime to end the chaos ripping apart his home planet when the playboy prince switches places with him. Now Astro has become Prince Barrage, a boy charged with the duty of restoring peace to the planet…and given an all-powerful magical spear to do it!
In order to save the planet, Astro will have to battle terrifying aliens while learning how to fight from his even more frightening guardian, the exacting knight Tiamat. Does a kid like Astro have what it takes to become the real prince and save the planet?