The Lost Souls of Benzaiten aretha franklin promising a story--in fact

promising a story--in fact

ending the book with the most dazzling array of imaginary creatures

and The Fugitive Slave Act -- the part of the Compromise of 1850 that set the country on a path to Civil War -- are included

With easy-to-understand text written by STEM expert Dr Shini Somara and lots of colorful artworks

Being second-best once again isn't helping Machi move past her trauma

The Lost Souls of Benzaiten aretha franklin promising a story--in factThis heartfelt and quirky young adult fantasy debut follows a young outcast on a journey of transformation into a robot vacuum cleaner. "I wish to become one of those round vacuum cleaner robots." That's what Machi prays for at the altar of Japanese goddess Benzaiten. Ever since her two best friends decided they want nothing to do with her, Machi hasn't been able to speak. After months of online school and a carousel of therapists, she can no longer