Tkachikha

This is a story about how despair is a country, and it's better for you not to know who rules it...

The book is in the best traditions of "The Chronicles of Narnia," "The Neverending Story," and "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman!

Betty finds herself in the Shadows - a strange world inhabited by a creature called Tkachikha. Here wander those whom Tkachikha unraveled - sucked out all the joy and dreams, leaving only an empty shell. But Betty is not unraveled yet! She is alive and wants to go back home. But first, she will have to go through a lot of trials, meet amazing new friends (like a tame wind and doll girls), and understand how it happened that Tkachikha almost took her life away?
In addition to the exciting adventure plot, the book carries an important deep meaning: friends, family, and belief in oneself are your allies in the fight against despair and loneliness, the main thing is to want to defeat them yourself. After all, by fighting Tkachikha, Betty triumphs over her fears and problems from the real world.
Inside, you can find a sticker with colorful fan art related to the story, and the book cover is illustrated by the popular Russian illustrator Anna Luzhetskaya. It immediately draws you into this incredibly atmospheric story.
Beware of Tkachikha. And believe in yourself!
For middle school age.