{"product_id":"9781632063052","title":"Temple Alley Summer","description":"Author: Sachiko Kashiwaba\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781632063052\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Restless Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 15 Sep 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 240\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom renowned Japanese children's author Sachiko Kashiwaba, \u003ci\u003eTemple Alley Summer\u003c\/i\u003e is a fantastical and mysterious adventure filled with the living dead, a magical pearl, and a suspiciously nosy black cat named Kiriko featuring beautiful illustrations from Miho Satake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKazu knows something odd is going on when he sees a girl in a white kimono sneak out of his house in the middle of the night  was he dreaming? Did he see a ghost? Things get even stranger when he shows up to school the next day to see the very same figure sitting in his classroom. No one else thinks it's weird, and, even though Kazu doesn't remember ever seeing her before, they all seem convinced that the ghost-girl Akari has been their friend for years!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Kazu's summer project to learn about Kimyo Temple draws the meddling attention of his mysterious neighbour Ms. Minakami and his secretive new classmate Akari, Kazu soon learns that not everything is as it seems in his hometown. Kazu discovers that Kimyo Temple is linked to a long forgotten legend about bringing the dead to life, which could explain Akari's sudden appearance  is she a zombie or a ghost? Kazu and Akari join forces to find and protect the source of the temple\u0026amp;#x27;s power. An unfinished story in a magazine from Akari's youth might just hold the key to keeping Akari in the world of the living, and it's up to them to find the story's ending and solve the mystery as the adults around them conspire to stop them from finding the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;This imaginative tale, enchantingly written and charmingly illustrated by veteran Japanese creators for young people, has a timeless feel. Its captivating blend of humor and mystery is undergirded with real substance that will provoke deeper contemplation. Udagawa's translation naturally and seamlessly renders the text completely accessible to non-Japanese readers. An instant classic filled with supernatural intrigue and real-world friendship.\u0026amp;#x27;  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;This charming story is both a layered, profound reflection on living life with purpose and a funny, suspenseful book with all the hallmarks of classic middle-grade literature.\u0026amp;#x27;  Lauren Simeon,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833166811294,"sku":"ADS-9781632063052","price":19.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781632063052.jpg?v=1778650979","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781632063052","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}