{"product_id":"anzu-and-the-realm-of-darkness-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780593525272","title":"Anzu and the Realm of Darkness: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003e5 Worlds meets \u003ci\u003eSpirited Away \u003c\/i\u003ein this tale of a girl fighting her way back home after getting trapped in the spirit world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnzu 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile avoiding holiday festivities, Anzu spots a stray dog down the street. A dog that seems to be staring \u003ci\u003eright at her\u003c\/i\u003e. But when she chases after it, she slips and falls down a ridge, losing consciousness. When she awakes, she’s in the Shinto underworld known as Yomi, a place she’s only heard about in Obaachan’s stories. The stray dog, she finds out, is actually the Gatekeeper of Yomi, and he warns her to return to the human realm before it’s too late.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly, getting home is not as simple as she’d thought. Faced with the nefarious Queen Izanami of Yomi and a world full of creatures she’d once thought weren’t real, the race against the clock is on. She must break a curse, free the spirits of other lost children, and reach the gate home before sunrise…or be stuck in Yomi forever.\u003cb\u003eRaves for \u003ci\u003eAnzu and the Realm of Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This captivating adventure into the land of spirits comes to life with charming illustrations and a highly imaginative story about the power of heritage and friendship. Perfect for young fans of \u003ci\u003eDemon Slayer\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/i\u003e!”—VICTORIA YING, author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eHungry Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCity of Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A warm, wise, and delightfully ghostly adventure that celebrates the power in loving who we are and knowing where we come from.”—K. O’NEILL, creator of the Tea Dragon series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An epic journey through the underworld of Japanese folklore, with darkly delightful art, it reminds us that the path to self-acceptance is complex. Anzu’s story is richly crafted with beauty, horror, and heart.”—NIDHI CHANANI, author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003ePashmina\u003c\/i\u003eMai K. Nguyen is a Vietnamese and Japanese American comic creator and UX designer living in the California Bay Area. Her debut graphic novel, \u003ci\u003ePilu of the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e, came out with Oni Press in 2019.","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301769629925,"sku":"NP9780593525272","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593525272.jpg?v=1767721686","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/anzu-and-the-realm-of-darkness-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780593525272","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}