Oni the Lonely

by Jamie Brazil

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Pub Date Jan 08 2014 | Archive Date May 23 2014

Description

Mari Kato, 16, wants what everyone else her age wants: a driver's license. Too bad a family curse, passed on by her Japanese-born Buddhist dad, who claims to be thousands of years old, transforms Mari into a flesh-eating Oni demon when she feels frustrated (like every time she gets behind the wheel).

When her geologist mom moves their vegan-lifestyle-obsessed family to Rock Creek, Mari stumbles upon the gates of Hell and a mining company plundering its depths. Add in an evil cheerleader determined to steal Mari's first boyfriend and plunge the Earth into eternal darkness. Suddenly getting the keys to the car isn't as important as saving the world. Totally dealable... if she can find the courage to reveal her demon self.

Mari Kato, 16, wants what everyone else her age wants: a driver's license. Too bad a family curse, passed on by her Japanese-born Buddhist dad, who claims to be thousands of years old, transforms...

Advance Praise

"A humorous take on demons makes this YA book rise above the rest. Jamie Brazil finds a way to satirize buddhism, demons, and highschool while still maintaining emotion and drama enough for even the most angst-filled teen. Great job!" - Maggie's Meanderings Blog