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Fujiwara no Mitsuko finds herself cursed by roaming ghosts and relentless bad luck. A furious dead king’s spirit condemns her to a series of impossible tasks, threatening to hand her over to the Lord of the Dead if she fails. Desperate, Mitsuko turns to the mischievous shape‑shifter Goranu for aid. Together they explore a landscape where Japanese myths and legends come alive. Through Goranu’s teachings in the Way of the Tengu, Mitsuko gradually learns to trust her own judgment and confront the supernatural challenges that lie ahead.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kara Dalkey
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