Haru, a small bird who dreams of flying, and their best friend Yama, a talkative boar, are used to being in the shadows. But when Yama finds a strange artifact that causes sinister effects, the two are swept into an epic journey to destroy the artifact and save the world.
HARU
by Joe Latham
Andrews McMeel, 2024-2025
Book 1: SPRING (March 2024)
In The Valley, best friends Haru and Yama both dream of leaving as they’re bullied at school, frustrated at home, and struggling to figure out who they are. One day, a powerful artifact connects itself to Yama, and they discover that they’ll have to journey to The Beacon in search of answers.
Created by artist Joe Latham, this beautifully illustrated graphic novel series is a coming-of-age tale that spans the changing of seasons. Beginning in spring and ending in spring—the cycle complete. A story of heart, growing up, and the sacrifices we make for those we love, Haru is perfect for middle-grade readers.
Book 2: SUMMER (October 2024)
Return to The Valley, where magical creatures and adventures await! In this much‑anticipated sequel, Haru and Yama return with their friends to continue the quest toward The Beacon. Along the way, they face exciting new challenges—and uncover unexpected answers.
New and familiar faces emerge in this captivating installment, from Blight’s relentless new hunter to the bothersome Void Fly, while we discover what happened to Goose and Herb. With Joe Latham’s stunning illustrations bringing vibrant life to every page, HARU BOOK 2: SUMMER is a beautiful tale of friendship, courage, and wonder, perfect for young readers ages 8-12 and fans of heartfelt fantasy.
Book 3: FALL (October 2025)
Read the epic conclusion and discover the secrets of the Valley in HARU BOOK 3: FALL.
Haru, Yama, and the rest of the gang return one last time for the conclusion of their exciting adventure. Discover what became of Haru after the events of Book 2, and cheer on as they face off against Blight. Secrets will be revealed (what was Haru and Goose’s mother hiding?) and wills will be tested (will Herb believe in himself enough to help his friends) but together, nothing can stop this crew! With his stunningly beautiful and Tolkeinesque illustrations, author and artist Joe Latham delivers the perfect finale of his magical tale, in HARU BOOK 3: FALL.
Joe Latham is a Human Person, based in Bristol (UK). He makes comics, illustrations and designs for other humans. In his own words, he is « a tall nerd » and he plays the drums. He also likes to hang out with his cat.