Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura Paperback Book 9781529176667

For fans of BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD fairy tale and magic are weaved together in sparse language that belies a flooring emotional punchStrange and beautiful Imagine the offspring of The Windup Bird Chronicle with The Virgin Suicides GUARDIANGenuinely affecting A story of empathy collaboration and sharing truths FINANCIAL TIMESTranslated by Philip Gabriel a translator of MurakamiWould you share your deepest secrets to save a friendIn a tranquil neighbourhood of Tokyo seven teenagers wake to find their bedroom mirrors are shiningAt a single touch they are pulled from their lonely lives to a wondrous castle filled with winding stairways watchful portraits and twinkling chandeliers In this new sanctuary they are confronted with a set of clues leading to a hidden room where one of them will be granted a wish But theres a catch if they dont leave the castle by five oclock they will be punishedAs time passes a devastating truth emerges only those brave enough to share their stories will be savedTender playful gripping LONELY CASTLE IN THE MIRROR is a mesmerizing tale about the importance of reaching out confronting anxiety and embracing human connectionReaders love LONELY CASTLE IN...