"Interlinking ghost stories are told through prose and manga in this addictive, genre-defying novel."
December 2023 Graphic Novel of the Month
Akira is lost and alone in Japan, he knows he must find his family and rescue his little sister, but he can’t quite remember what from. Accompanied by new companions, Julian and Chie, he must trek across northern Japen to complete his mission. Along their journey the threesome encounters a host of yokai monsters and infamous ghosts, including an immortal cat and plenty of haunted houses.
100 Tales from the Tokyo Ghost Café is a genre-defying gift of a novel. The interlinking ghost stories range from bone-chilling terrifying to hilarious to emotionally stirring and will appeal to a breadth of readers. Moreover, they can be read as standalone stories or enjoyed as a whole.
The story is told in a mix of prose and manga, an expertly handled blend that will open the prose story to manga aficionados and the manga story to those who tend towards traditional novels. With Japanese words and folklore featuring heavily throughout, this is must read for young people interested in learning more about Japanese culture.
A ghostly journey through Northern Japan in search of yokai monsters and the Otherworld, told equally in manga and prose.
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A ghostly journey through Northern Japan in search of yokai monsters and the Otherworld, told equally in manga and prose. Abducted by spirits from his village, lost boy Akira must make the long journey in north Japan to find his family and save his young sister, before time runs out.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed 100 Stories from the Tokyo Ghost Cafe and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
100 Stories from the Tokyo Ghost Cafe features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Graphic Novels & Comics, Horror & Ghost Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Short Stories, Featured Books for 11+ readers
Paperback. £9.89, down from the £10.99 cover price. In Stock.
100 Stories from the Tokyo Ghost Cafe was written by Julian Sedgwick and published by Guppy Publishing Ltd
100 Stories from the Tokyo Ghost Cafe has 391 pages
£9.89, reduced from £10.99. In Stock.
