Bounce Back: Double Trouble: Lost in Japan
By Misako Rocks!
Middle grade “friendship drama” graphic novel series
Macmillan/Feiwel and Friends, September 1, 2026; 240 pages
Series: Bounce Back
Subrights Info
- Translation rights available via New Leaf
- UK/ANZ rights available via New Leaf
- Film/TV rights available via New Leaf
- Merchandising and commercial rights available via New Leaf
Twin sisters Angie and Kiara are spending part of their summer break in Japan, visiting their friend Lilico’s family and meeting new friends. Despite Kiara’s worries about the long flight, and not knowing how to speak Japanese, the girls are excited to take such a big trip with Lilico and other friends from their basketball team, and experience Japanese culture—the sights, the food, the fashion!
Until…one of the twins gets lost in the middle of Kyoto. Now it’s a race across the city to bring every back together. Friendships old and new are put to the test, and the girls discover that teamwork happens off the basketball court, too.
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Awards and Accolades
- 2018 to present: Featured in a radio show in Japan
- 2021: Taught manga to employees at Google and Montblanc
- 2021: Featured on The Today Show with Hoda & Jenna and NY1
- 2022: Bounce Back was the fourth best-selling children’s manga book in the United States
This book might appeal to fans of Real Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham, the Babysitters Club graphic novel series, and the Berrybrook Middle School series by Svetlana Chmakova.
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Author Bio
Misako Rocks is a Japanese manga artist who has published books worldwide. Her ongoing graphic novel series, Bounce Back, was selected for the American Library Association’s Best Graphic Novels for Children list. She also creates the activity book series How to Draw Kawaii Manga with Misako Rocks, which teaches young readers how to draw cute manga characters and fashion. Beyond making books, she teaches online manga classes for kids through her community, Learn Manga with Misako. She loves to share her passion for drawing manga! Sign up to get her free coloring book at misakorocks.com.
Languages Spoken by Creator
English, Japanese
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