Haruko Ichikawa: 7 books

FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOONThe quest for the truth continues as Phosphophyllite finally begins the journey to the moon, hoping to communicate with the Lunarians after so many failed attempts. While the gem is shocked and angered to learn that the enemy has been able to speak all along, this also means that they can provide answers. Will Phos be able to handle the truth?

UNDER THE SEA Phosphophyllite is determined to find a job more suited Cinnabar’s many talents, but with no easy answers to be found on land, the quest turns seaward. Ventricosus the sea snail suggests that the creatures who live there may have the clue Phos is looking for. But the sea is hardly the optimal environment for a gemstone—will Phos make it back to shore in one piece?

SEARCHING FOR PURPOSE In a world inhabited by crystalline lifeforms called The Lustrous, every unique gem must fight for their way of life against the threat of lunarians who would turn them into decorations. Phosphophyllite, the most fragile and brittle of gems, longs to join the battle. When Phos is...

THE LONELY WINTER Now with new legs, Phosphophyllite is ready to go to battle. But when that new strength is needed the most, Phos is too scared to use it. Mortified by this failure, Phos undertakes the self-imposed punishment of staying awake all winter while the other gems are asleep. But winter has its own share of dangers…

THE ROAD TO BRAVERY Spring has sprung, and the all the other gems are awake to see Phosphophyllite’s transformation. They are impressed with Phos’s new arms, and our hero can hardly stand the newfound popularity, especially when it attracts the scariest gem of all…Bort now wishes to be Phos’s partner in battle.

SHADOW OF A DOUBT Phosphophyllite is determined to find the truth about Kongō. Despite the other gems’ hatred of the Lunarians, Phos tries to get closer to them in an effort to communicate. But the work is dangerous, and Phos realizes this job might be more than one gem can handle…

GIVE UP THE GHOSTPhosphophyllite has been immobilized in battle, with no one but Ghost Quartz around for backup. Both must last through the Lunarians’ relentless attack until help arrives, but it’s a tall task for this newly-minted pair. Will Phos’s partner be just another casualty in the ongoing war?