D (A Tale of Two Worlds)

Paperback Published on: 21/10/2021
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D (A Tale of Two Worlds)
Entertaining, funny fantasy that moves you. For lovers of Gaiman/ Pratchett.
In Dhikilo's world the letter D starts to vanish from conversation, from signs and then things start to disappear (or should that be isappear?) like dogs ... READ MORE
Tracey McHardy
D (A Tale of Two Worlds)
A Clever, Fantastical Tale for the Ages!
I adore Michel Faber's writing, and I really admire his ability to write wildly different books and have them all turn out absolutely brilliantly. When I h... READ MORE
Kate at Sutton

Synopsis

A celebration of friendship, courage and imagination inspired by Alice in Wonderland, The Chronicles of Narnia and The Wizard of Oz.

It all starts on the morning the letter D disappears from the language. First, it vanishes from her parents' conversation at breakfast, then from the road signs outside. Soon the local dentist and the neighbour'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 really begins.

Set between England and the wintry land of Liminus, a world enslaved by the monstrous Gamp and populated by fearsome, enchanting creatures, D (Tale of Two Worlds) is a mesmerising tale of friendship and bravery in an uncertain world. 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.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781784162894
  • Number of pages: 304
  • Dimensions: 197 x 127 x 19 mm
  • Weight: 210g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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D (A Tale of Two Worlds)
D for disappointing
Not as good as the reviews made out. It borrowed too much from other classic stories, and characters, events, story line just did not have any depth.
Judith Barber
D (A Tale of Two Worlds)
A joyful and whimsical delight!
This is my third Michel Faber book and they are all so different it is a real testament to the quality of his writing that I love them all and this one was... READ MORE
Laura Newsholme
D (A Tale of Two Worlds)
Very readable with a touch of magic..
This story has a slightly old fashioned feel to it, as well as reminding me of Philip Pullman's books. It concerns an adopted girl, a professor who really... READ MORE
Amanda Mason
D (A Tale of Two Worlds)
Stick to Narnia and Oz
The letter ‘D’ begins to mysteriously disappear from the world. Teenage Dhikilo is the only one who seems to notice. Well her and her former history teache... READ MORE
Lisey P