Willa the Wisp (The Fabled Stables Book #1)

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.

Jonathan Auxier is the New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author of Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes, The Night Gardener, Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard, and Sweep. He lives with his family in Pittsburgh, PA. You can find him online at thescop.com. Olga Demidova has illustrated many books for children around the world. She studied at the Moscow Art Institute of Applied Arts. Find her online at olgademidova.ru.

**STARRED REVIEW** "Whimsical fantasy with the right amount of speed and cleverness for the audience."--Kirkus Reviews **STARRED REVIEW** "Words and pictures partner to create a captivating, promising series starter that boasts quirky secondary characters and a sympathetic hero." --Publishers Weekly "Demidova's chapter illustrations sparkle with whimsy and color and appear on almost every page, pulling double duty by enhancing the story and supporting children ready to step beyond leveled reader. . . Auxier's gleeful and imaginative writing will charm."--Booklist "Great for reading aloud, this lively first entry in a projected series offers a curious setting and an imaginative cast of characters."--Horn Book Magazine "Readers will root for Auggie and Willa the Wisp." --School Library Journal