Willa the Wisp (The Fabled Stables Book #1)

Name: Willa the Wisp (The Fabled Stables Book #1)
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419742699
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By Jonathan Auxier

Series: The Fabled Stables

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Summary

Willa the Wisp (The Fabled Stables Book #1) by Jonathan Auxier is a charming children's book that follows a young boy named Auggie who works in the magical Fabled Stables. In these stables, only one-of-a-kind creatures reside, and chaos ensues when one of them, a Willa the Wisp, escapes. Auggie, along with his friends, embarks on an adventure filled with enchantment and mystery to bring Willa back safely.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a whimsical adventure filled with magical creatures and vibrant illustrations. It's perfect for young readers who love exploring fantastical worlds and are fans of charming tales with a mix of humour and heartwarming friendship.

Willa the Wisp (The Fabled Stables Book #1)

One day eight-year-old Auggie Pound, the caretaker of the rare animals in the Fabled Stables, ventures into the swamp to save a new rare creature, the wisp.

A new chapter book series from New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Auxier, illustrated in full-color!

Description

The Fabled Stables are home to oneofakind creatures. Creatures like the Gargantula, the Yawning Abyss, the Bizzybees, and Auggie. Auggie is the only human boy on the island, and he takes care of all the other creatures.
Sometimes, the Stables make space for new arrivals. When this happens, Auggie must strike out into the Wide World to save these creatures from danger and give them refuge at the Stables. In Book #1, Willa the Wisp is being pursued by the Rooks, an evil band of hunters. With some reluctant help from Fen (a literal stickinthemud), Auggie saves the day and makes a few new friends in the process.
With lush, fullcolor illustrations throughout, this new series from New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Auxier is sure to delight readers of all ages.

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Willa the Wisp (The Fabled Stables Book #1) by Jonathan Auxier is lauded as a whimsical fantasy tale with the perfect balance of speed and cleverness for young readers. The partnership between words and illustrations creates a captivating series starter with quirky characters and a sympathetic hero. The story is noted for its lively setting and imaginative cast, making it great for reading aloud. Readers are likely to cheer for Auggie and Willa, with the colourful illustrations enhancing the experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419742699

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Illustration: full-colour illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Olga Demidova

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 96

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jonathan Auxier Series: The Fabled Stables Young Adult

About the Author

Jonathan Auxier is the New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author of Peter Nimble andHis Fantastic Eyes, The Night Gardener, Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard, and Sweep. He lives with his family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Olga Demidova has illustrated many books for children around the world. She studied at the Moscow Art Institute of Applied Arts.