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A blanket of butterflies
 

A blanket of butterflies
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

2015
Book > Graphic Novel
Creators
Van Camp, Richard; Henderson, Scott B.
Description
"A Blanket of Butterflies explores the journey of Shinobu, a mysterious stranger who visits Fort Smith, NWT, to retrieve his family's samurai suit of armor and sword from the local museum. When he discovers that his grandfather's sword has been lost in a poker game to the man they call 'Benny the Bank,' he sets out to retrieve it with the help of a young boy, Sonny, and his grandmother. Together, they face Benny and his men, Torchy, Sfen and the giant known as Flinch, and come to an unexpected realization.

This graphic novel, beautifully illustrated by Scott B. Henderson, explores the grace of family and of trusting the power of the spirit world"--back cover.

More Information

ISBN
9781553795483; 1553795482
Statement of Responsibility
Richard Van Camp ; illustrated by Scott B. Henderson.
Publication Information
Winnipeg : HighWater Press
Physical Description
46 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Notes
Debwe series.
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