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D (A Tale of Two Worlds) by Michel Faber

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D (A Tale of Two Worlds)

A Novel

by Michel Faber

Narrator Isabel Adomakoh Young

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Length 6 hours 54 minutes

Language English

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“ In this middle-reader novel, Dhikilo awakes one day to find that the letter D has disappeared. She seems to be the only one who notices and is certainly the only one still using D. How can a letter just disappear – and how can nobody else notice? Shortly after this bizarre and discomfiting turn of events, Dhikilo learns of the death of her beloved former teacher Professor Dodderfield. She is determined to attend his funeral, despite her parents’ reservations. Unusual circumstances at the funeral lead to a series of much more unusual events, and a quest to save the D. In a classic tale of good vs. evil reminiscent of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and A Wrinkle in Time, Dhikilo and her companion, Mrs. Robinson, travel to the land of Liminus, now ruled by the evil Gamp. Their wit and bravery serve them well in their encounters with numerous life-threatening obstacles and many interesting beings along the way. Full of adventure and with strong female protagonists, D (A Tale of Two Worlds) brings a message of hope and the value of perseverance. A valuable message for all”
— Nancy • Raven Book Store

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“This hilarious fantasy novel is unlike anything I've read (or listened to!) before. A young woman wakes up one morning to find that the letter D doesn't exist anymore, meaning that her own name—Dhikilo—is no longer said correctly. Things including the letter disappear too—Dogs and Donkeys and Dentists, all totally gone! She can't figure out what happened, but soon finds herself on a journey to another realm to save the world, with the help of her old favorite teacher, Professor Dodderfield. This book is unbelievably funny, especially thanks to the narrator on the audiobook, who somehow doesn't stumble over the gibberish created when that letter doesn't appear anymore. Or should I say, "-oesn't appear anymore?" Perfect for Middle Grade and up, this was my favorite audiobook of 2020!”
— Lindsay • Lark & Owl

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About the author

“Glorious. A story that will be found and enjoyed and dreamed about for years to come.”—Neil Gaiman

A stunning modern-day Dickensian fable and a celebration of friendship and bravery for freethinkers everywhere.

It all starts on the morning the letter D disappears from language. First, it vanishes from Dhikilo’s parents’ conversation at breakfast, then from the road signs outside and from her school dinners. Soon the local dentist and the neighbor’s dalmatian are missing, and even the Donkey Derby has been called off.

Though she doesn’t know why, Dhikilo is summoned to the home of her old history teacher Professor Dodderfield and his faithful Labrador, Nelly Robinson. And this is where our story begins.

Set between England and the wintry land of Liminus, a world enslaved by the monstrous Gamp and populated by fearsome, enchanting creatures, D (A Tale of Two Worlds) is told with simple beauty and warmth. Its celebration of moral courage and freethinking is a powerful reminder of our human capacity for strength, hope and justice.

Don't miss Michel Faber's lyrically woven and deeply evocative nonfiction debut, LISTEN, which relfects his lifelong passion for music of all kinds and will change your relationship with the heard world!

Fiction Fantasy Fiction - Literary

MICHEL FABER has written seven other books, including the highly acclaimed The Crimson Petal and the White, The Fahrenheit Twins and the Whitbread-short-listed novel Under the Skin. The Apple, based on characters in The Crimson Petal and the White, was published in 2006. He has also written two novellas and has won several short story awards, including the Neil Gunn, Ian St. James and Macallan. Born in Holland and brought up in Australia, he now lives on the south coast of England.