Julian is a young 11-year old boy living in Japanese-occupied Manila during World War Two. He loves his life. His family is now wealthy and he gets to do whatever he wants, like hang out with his best friend, a young Japanese soldier named Takada. And there hasn't been any school for a long time now. No more bad grades. No more bullies. This war is the best thing that's ever happened to him.

But when Julian discovers his father is working for the Filipino insurgency, Rebel commander Rodriguez drafts the boy to deliver a mysterious message to the Americans in Leyte. A message that supposedly will be crucial in driving out the invaders. He only agrees to do it when his father convinces him that he's a double agent working for the Japanese. Julian and the insurgents escape the city but not before the tragedy and trauma occur. This is where we last see the boy, lost in the jungle where he encounters a dwende named Frank....

Written by: Andre Palma and JV Tanjuatco
Illustrated by: Jim Jimenez and Gener Pedrina

Published by: CBLab Media Services
Year: 2016
Language: English
Genre: Historical Fiction
Age Range: Mature, 18 and up ONLY
No. of Pages: 20
Size: 16.75 x 26cm | 6.6 x 10.2in
Weight: 0.1kg
Format: Saddle stitch | Black and White
ISBN: N/A
Keywords: horrors of war, childhood