"D" A Tale of Two Worlds by Michael Faber

A cross between A Tale of Two Cities and Narnia, this unusual tale begins with Dhikilo attending her old history teacher's funeral and the disappearance that day of the letter "D". She has been tasked with traveling to the mystical world of Liminus along with the teacher's labrador who is really a sphinx and stopping the evil tyrant Gamp from stealing any more letters. As soon as the journey begins we are introduced to a parade of new creatures, some who welcome the girl and her og and some who attack them. It is a story full of magic, morals and mystery and you will become immersed in this new world quickly. This book is one of those that is hard to classify as a kid's book, adult fairy tale or family read. I was left with some questions as to how the two worlds were connected and why no one else seemed to notice or care about the missing "D" from speech and signage but it did not hamper my enjoyment. 4 stars