The Returnus
When four ancient statues escape the museum, they set out to find the home they remember from centuries ago. But the world has changed: familiar places are gone and nothing feels quite right.Armed with dubious disguises, fading memories, and a stubborn longing for home, the statues embark on a wildly funny quest to find where they truly fit. Along the way - and as the title eludes to - The Returnus is peppered with playful, Latin-inspired word inventions that add wit and rhythm to the story.Part adventure, part satire, and entirely heart-warming, The Returnus gently explores deeper themes of displacement, identity, and artifact ownership. In a rapidly changing world, it invites reflection: when everything moves on and you feel left behind, how do you find your community? What does “home” really mean? The Returnus is ultimately a story about belonging; and discovering that home may be something you create, not just somewhere you return to.
40 pages
English edition · First published 2026 by Berbay Publishing · ISBN 9781763571860
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