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Peculiar Woods: The Ancient Underwater City

Series: Peculiar Woods
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Peculiar Woods: The Ancient Underwater City follows a young adventurer who stumbles upon a mysterious city submerged beneath the sea. Throughout the journey, they encounter quirky characters and unravel ancient secrets. The story blends whimsy and fantasy, perfect for sparking the imagination of young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by enchanting adventures through mystical forests and marine wonders. With imaginative storytelling and captivating illustrations, it invites young readers to explore mysterious underwater realms brimming with secrets and discoveries. It's perfect for those who love tales of curiosity and bravery.

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Moving to a new town can be a scary experience, especially when all of your things begin to come alive! In this whimsical, thrilling new series, a lonely boy named Iggie forms an unlikely band of heroes to overcome adversity and discover the importance of true friendship.

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Moving to a new town can be a scary experience, especially when all of your things begin to come alive! In this whimsical, thrilling new series, a lonely boy named Iggie forms an unlikely band of heroes to overcome adversity and discover the importance of true friendship.

Nine-year-old Iggie is the new kid in the town of Peculiar Woods, and nothing about his new home is familiar. So how is he supposed to make friends when he's not allowed to talk to strangers?

On his first night in the strange new town, Iggie gets lost in the woods, where he discovers he can speak to inanimate objects. He soon teams up with his blanket, Faye, a talking chair and yoga enthusiast named Boris, and a pair of spirited chess pieces, and sets out on an epic quest to help his new friends solve their problems.

Along the way, Iggie and friends encounter the nefarious washing machine, Lazarus Gallington, and begin to uncover the mystery of the flooded town. Throughout his epic quest, Iggie discovers the value of friendship while also discovering what needs to be done to save the entire village—before it's too late!

With a rich, enchanting story and artwork reminiscent of The Brave Little Toaster, Adventure Time, Hilda, and other children's classics, Peculiar Woods will enchant young readers with its stories of unlikely heroism, friendship, and adventure.

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The book is praised for its gently eerie atmosphere and soft illustrations that deliver a cozy adventure. Critics highlight its imaginative world-building and quirky humour, with distinctive cartoonish illustrations that balance wit and depth. The story effectively uses the fantasy genre to teach young readers about friendship and bravery, with well-paced, full-colour panels enhancing the narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781524879297

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 383g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Andrés J. Colmenares is a cartoonist and illustrator from Bogota, Colombia, and the creator of the beloved Wawawiwa Comics. With more than 3.5 million social fans, his work is a sweet and sincere space for these anxious times. He lives with his wife and two children, who inspire him to create empathetic and endearing content for his fans.

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