Shadow Life by Hiromi Goto (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Shadow Life by Hiromi Goto, Ann Xu Kumiko has trapped Death in her vacuum cleaner. Now what does she do with it? FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When Kumikos well-meaning adult daughters place her in an assisted living home the seventy-six-year-old widow gives it a try, but its not where she wants to be. She goes on the lam and finds a cozy bachelor apartment, keeping the location secret even while communicating online with her eldest daughter. Kumiko revels in the small, daily pleasures: decorating as she pleases, eating what she wants, and swimming in the community pool. But something has followed her from her former residence-Deaths shadow.Kumikos sweet life is shattered when Deaths shadow swoops in to collect her. With her quick mind and sense of humour, Kumiko, with the help of friends new and old, is prepared for the fight of her life. But how long can an old woman thwart fate? Author Biography Hiromi Goto is an emigrant from Japan who gratefully lives on the Unceded Musqueam, SkwxwÚ7mesh, and Tsleil Waututh Territories. Shes written Chorus of Mushrooms, The Kappa Child, along with three novels for children and youth, a book of poetry, and a collection of short stories. Shadow Life is her first graphic novel.Ann Xu is an Ignatz-nominated cartoonist and illustrator. She graduated with a BFA in Illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2017. Review "Sprinkled with fabulism (a vacuum and salt can stop death), confronting racist history (Canadas WWII prison camps for Japanese Canadians), and questioning institutionalized eldercare, Gotos latest is an empowering, emotional tribute to defiant, independent, kick-ass old women living their best lives."--Booklist, starred review "The loose black-and-white line art by Xu, including interspersed wordless panels, perfectly captures the progression of Kumikos emotions from serenity to revelation to distress to determined defiance, as well as the narratives fantastical and surreal turns. Quiet sensitivity and humor shine throughout, lighting the bright triumph in one womans twilight."--Publishers Weekly, starred review Promotional Kumiko has trapped Death in her vacuum cleaner. Now what does she do with it? Review Quote "The loose black-and-white line art by Xu, including interspersed wordless panels, perfectly captures the progression of Kumikos emotions from serenity to revelation to distress to determined defiance, as well as the narratives fantastical and surreal turns. Quiet sensitivity and humor shine throughout, lighting the bright triumph in one womans twilight."-- Publishers Weekly, starred review Promotional "Headline" Kumiko has trapped Death in her vacuum cleaner. Now what does she do with it? Details ISBN1626723567 Author Ann Xu Pages 368 Language English Year 2021 Illustrator Ann Xu ISBN-10 1626723567 ISBN-13 9781626723566 Format Hardcover Place of Publication New Milford Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2021-03-30 Illustrations Black-and-white illustrations throughout AU Release Date 2021-06-28 NZ Release Date 2021-06-28 Publisher Roaring Brook Press Publication Date 2021-04-01 Imprint First Second DEWEY 741.5/971 Audience Children / Juvenile US Release Date 2021-04-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131485994;

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