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The Norendy Tales Trilogy

(Box Set of Magical Fairy Tales for Young Readers Ages 7-10 and Grades 2-5 with Bonus Print)
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A beautiful, giftable box set featuring three original fairy tales by two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, each illustrated by a different virtuoso artist—plus a bonus frameable full-color print.Discover the wonder and magic of a land called Norendy in these three classically illustrated novellas. In The Puppets... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The Norendy Tales Trilogy

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A beautiful, giftable box set featuring three original fairy tales by two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, each illustrated by a different virtuoso artist—plus a bonus frameable full-color print.

Discover the wonder and magic of a land called Norendy in these three classically illustrated novellas. In The Puppets of Spelhorst, illustrated by Julie Morstad, five puppets seek their destiny after ending up in the home of two little girls determined to put on a play. In The Hotel Balzaar, illustrated by Júlia Sardà, a mysterious countess checks in to the hotel where a girl named Marta lives; the countess promises to tell seven stories that may uncover the secret of Marta’s father’s disappearance. And in Lost Evangeline, illustrated by Sophie Blackall, a tiny girl (as small as a mouse!) is separated from her father and must marshal all of her bravery and resourcefulness to find him again. Each story is perfect for savoring alone or for reading aloud and sharing with those you love. The box also includes a frameable full-color print featuring exclusive artwork of Evangeline from two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall.

Series: The Norendy Tales

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781536254211

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 November 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Julie Morstad
  • Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
  • Illustrated by Júlia Sardà

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 56.0mm

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 1066g

Pages: 512

About the Author

Kate DiCamillo is one of America’s most beloved storytellers. She is a former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and a two-time Newbery Medalist. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up in Florida and now lives in Minneapolis.

Julie Morstad is the illustrator of numerous acclaimed books for young readers, including This Is Orange: A Field Trip Through Color by Rachel Poliquin and House of Dreams: The Life of L. M. Montgomery by Liz Rosenberg. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Júlia Sardà is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including The Queen in the Cave, which she also wrote, and Moving the Millers’ Minnie Moore Mine Mansion: A True Story by Dave Eggers. She lives in Barcelona.

Sophie Blackall is the illustrator of more than forty-five books for young readers and a two-time Caldecott Medalist. Born and raised in Australia, she now lives in Brooklyn.

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