D (A Tale of Two Worlds)
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Dhikilo notices something is odd when her parents cannot say the letter "D" in conversation. On her way to school, she notices signs and newspapers are missing the letter as well.
Dhikilo is called Dickie by her friends and tells them to stop calling her Icky. Her English teacher corrects her essay by crossing out all of the Ds, including the one in her name. Soon after, things that start with the letter d begin disappearing -- drums, daffodils, donkeys, dogs... Even the local dentist's office.
Dhikilo attends her former history teacher's funeral and realizes that something is not right. She follows a dog that is not a dog, but a sphinx. Her curiosity leads to entry into another world called Liminus, which is occupied by dwarves and witches.
Isabel Adomakoh Young does a beautiful job of reading the passages without the letter "d" which sound like tongue-twisters when heard aloud. The passages would be easier to decipher if read in print, but the meaning still comes across in audio.
This novel is categorized as adult fantasy but is a good story for YA and middle grade readers who enjoy a magical tale. Fans of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Hobbit will enjoy Dhikilo's adventure.
Michel Faber was born in the Netherlands, raised in Australia, and currently resides in Scotland. He writes novels and short fiction for adults.
Publisher: Hanover Square Press (print), Harlequin Audio (audio)
Narrator: Isabel Adomakoh Young
Running Time: 6 hours, 55 minutes
Length: 304 pages
Release Date: December 8, 2020
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