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The Keeper of Night
Series: The Keeper of Night duology
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Series: The Keeper of Night duology
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The Empress of Time
They had come here expecting to find a runaway orphan, but I would show them a goddess. Half British Reaper, half Japanese Shinigami Ren Scarborough is no longer the girl who was chased out of England – she is the Goddess of Death ruling Japan’s underworld. But her problems have never been greater. Her Shinigami see her as a foreigner...PaperbackSold Out
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The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker is known for its lush and evocative writing, blending Japanese folklore with a haunting narrative. Critics praise its strong character development, particularly the protagonist's complex journey. The book's exploration of identity and belonging resonates with readers, though some mention it may have dark themes for a children's book.
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ISBN: 9781867239345
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 October 2021
Country: Australia
Imprint: HQ Young Adult
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 288g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Kylie Lee Baker grew up in Boston and has since lived in Atlanta, Salamanca, and Seoul. Her writing is informed by her heritage (Japanese, Chinese, and Irish), as well as her experiences living abroad as both a student and teacher. She has a B.A. in Creative Writing and Spanish from Emory University and is currently pursuing a Master of Library and Information Science degree at Simmons University. In her free time, she watches horror movies, plays the cello, and bakes too many cookies.
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