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Wolf for a Spell

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Wolf for a Spell by Karah Sutton is a magical adventure weaving together Russian folklore elements. The story follows Zima, a wolf who mysteriously swaps bodies with a girl named Nadya, and they must navigate enchanted woods to confront the crafty Baba Yaga. Along the way, they form unexpected alliances and discover the true strength within their unlikely partnership.
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you have a fascination for folktale-inspired adventures with a touch of magic and mystery. The book weaves elements of classic fairy tales with unique twists and has a blend of whimsical characters and imaginative storytelling that could captivate both young readers and fairy tale enthusiasts.

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Wolf for a Spell

The witch Baba Yaga and a wolf switch bodies and form an unlikely alliance to save the forest from an evil tsar.

The Girl Who Drank the Moon meets Pax in this fantastical tale of a wolf who forms an unlikely alliance with Baba Yaga to save the forest from a wicked tsar.

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The Girl Who Drank the Moon meets Pax in this fantastical tale of a wolf who forms an unlikely alliance with Baba Yaga to save the forest from a wicked tsar.

Since she was a pup, Zima has been taught to fear humans—especially witches—but when her family is threatened, she has no choice but to seek help from the witch Baba Yaga.

Baba Yaga never does magic for free, but it just so happens that she needs a wolf's keen nose for a secret plan she's brewing. Before Zima knows what's happening, the witch has cast a switching spell and run off into the woods, while Zima is left behind in Baba Yaga's hut—and Baba Yaga's body!

Meanwhile, a young village girl named Nadya is also seeking the witch's help, and when she meets Zima (in Baba Yaga's form), they discover that they face a common enemy. With danger closing in, Zima must unite the wolves, the witches, and the villagers against an evil that threatens them all.

"Karah Sutton has crafted a vivid and rollicking adventure that proves a wolf doesn't have to be big or bad to win the day!" —Rosanne Parry, New York Times bestselling author of A Wolf Called Wander

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Karah Sutton's Wolf for a Spell is celebrated for its vivid storytelling and fresh take on fairy tales. The book is praised for its elegant retelling of classic tales, exploring themes of bravery, generosity, and finding one's community. Readers are captivated by Sutton's engaging style, fantasy elements, and its unique twist on the Baba Yaga narrative, making it a must-read for fans of magical adventures.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593121658

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 December 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House USA Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Karah Sutton has loved Baba Yaga, ballet, and blini ever since she had to do a research project on her Russian heritage in the third grade. Her hunger for adventure inspired her to move from Kentucky to New Zealand, where it was rumored she would find talking trees and the occasional wood elf. Karah spent four years as a bookseller before she turned to writing her own fiction. A Wolf For a A Spell is her first novel. Visit her online at KarahSutton.com or follow her on Twitter @Karahdactyl Pauliina Hannuniemi is a Finnish illustrator with her Bachelor of Arts from Metropolia UoAS. This is her first book.

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