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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:fictional_universe
gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:adaptations
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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graphic novels
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Hiromi_Goto
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:2009_Sunburst_Award_for_Excellence_in_Canadian_Literature_of_the_Fantastic
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:the_Spirit_of_Halfworld
gptkb:the_Guardian
the Father
the Mother
the Trickster
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gptkbp:character_development
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Melanie's journey
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gptkbp:climax
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Melanie's confrontation with her past
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gptkbp:conflict
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internal conflict
external conflict
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gptkbp:contains
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mystical elements
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gptkbp:created_by
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gptkb:Sean_Williams
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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positive
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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gptkb:Japanese_folklore
Canadian identity
immigrant experience
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gptkbp:explores
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themes of identity
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gptkbp:features
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gptkb:advanced_technology
gptkb:mythical_creatures
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gptkbp:first_appearance
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Halfworld (novel)
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:science_fiction
gptkb:fantasy
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gptkbp:has
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unique flora and fauna
a dedicated fanbase
a rich lore
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Halfworld
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gptkbp:includes
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gptkb:cybernetic_enhancements
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:Japanese_folklore
Canadian culture
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Goto's experiences as a Japanese-Canadian
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gptkbp:is_associated_with
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the concept of alternate realities
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gptkbp:is_characterized_by
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its vibrant art style
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gptkbp:is_explored_in
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various media formats
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gptkbp:is_influenced_by
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Australian culture
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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its complex characters
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gptkbp:is_often_compared_to
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other science fiction works.
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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the greater narrative of the universe
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0-670-06680-0
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:literary_devices
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gptkb:metaphor
gptkb:personification
gptkb:allegory
imagery
foreshadowing
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gptkbp:main_character
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Melanie
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gptkbp:motif
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gptkb:loss
gptkb:dreams
gptkb:memory
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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third-person
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gptkbp:page_count
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288
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gptkbp:plot
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exploration of mental illness
Melanie's quest to save her mother
journey through a fantastical realm
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gptkbp:protagonist
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Melanie
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gptkbp:published_in
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gptkb:2009
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Penguin_Canada
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gptkbp:reader_demographic
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emotional engagement
reflection on personal identity
discussion of mental health issues
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gptkbp:resolution
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acceptance of self
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gptkbp:series
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standalone
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:Halfworld
various stories
a place of lost souls
dystopian world
a world between life and death
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gptkbp:symbolism
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Halfworld as a metaphor
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gptkbp:target_audience
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young adult
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:identity
gptkb:family
mental health
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gptkbp:writing_style
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lyrical
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Raccoon
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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