My Dear Detective: Mitsuko's Case Files Vol. 4 YA_Gift_Guide impressionistic artwork from acclaimed author-illustrator

impressionistic artwork from acclaimed author-illustrator Gianna Marino about a girl imagining what life would be like with a horse

I'd never imagined myself rising above the curve of my round ears

Prophet of Decline is highly relevant today as many take the opportunity at the turn of the century to ponder again the direction in which humankind and our global community are moving and approach with concern the uncertain future amid globalization

Sally Ann and Martha

Hilarious banter

My Dear Detective: Mitsuko's Case Files Vol. 4 YA_Gift_Guide impressionistic artwork from acclaimed author-illustratorHEY, BEAUTIFUL! Mitsuko, Japan's first female detective, and her assistant Saku, the heir of Yoshida Department Store, are keeping busy with what seems to be a minor case. Someone is tearing down advertisements for a new beauty treatment, leading Mitsuko to the Imperial University to ask questions. There, the detective is trapped by a suspicious student with rose colored fingernails a clue! Can Mitsuko keep the situation from turning ugly before it's