Anzu and the Realm of Darkness Dougal Dixon 2022 (originally published in Japanese

2022 (originally published in Japanese 1981-1984)

fiction and reality start to intertwine

informing one another in mysterious and fascinating ways

A touch of humor and tenderness illuminates the melancholy of a story populated by endearing characters

"While there is an inevitable adult sensibility in the insights Briana has

Anzu and the Realm of Darkness Dougal Dixon 2022 (originally published in JapaneseBy Mai K. Nguyen. Published by Piccadilly. Softcover, 256 pages, Colour, 2024 5 Worlds meets Spirited Away in this tale of a girl fighting her way back home after getting trapped in the spirit world. Anzu has just moved to a new town during Obon, a time for families to remember and celebrate their ancestors. Ever since her obaachan died, though, Obon has lost its magic. She doesn't feel much like celebrating anymore. While avoiding holiday