The Night Parade

This story will be a hit for those who are fans of The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland, with its interesting characters and creative plot - School Library Connection [A] marvelous original debut novel, inspired by Japanese mythology and spookily reminiscent of Neil Gaiman's terrifying Coraline. - The Buffalo News This has significant shades of Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away, and it will appeal especially to readers with an interest in adventure stories and Japanese folklore. - Booklist Tanquary excels at creating a world where both Japanese beliefs and cosmic mythology are real and co-exist - TeenReads This adventurous story perfectly mixes Saki's tech-savvy tendencies with ancient Japanese customs, nicely illustrating the connections between the past and the present. - Bookish.com An entertaining mix of Japanese folklore and teen angst - School Library Journal Wonder and imagination abound in Tanquary's debut, a fantasy set in a contemporary Japanese mountain village; filled with respect and admiration for cultural tradition, it evokes both Grimm's fairy tales and Miyazaki's films...Vivid details and realistic situations ensure accessibility, and subtle teaching moments are wrapped in wide-eyed enchantment. - Publishers Weekly, starred review A suspenseful middle-grade fantasy debut evocative of Neil Gaiman'sCoralineand classic films like Jim Henson'sLabyrinthand Hayao Miyazaki'sSpirited Away...This dark adventure serves as a terrific introduction to Japanese legends, with the weird and wondrous on full display. - Shelf Awareness