Rumo & His Miraculous Adventures by Walter Moers is a thrilling and humorous fantasy novel set in the fantastical world of Zamonia.
Rumo is a little Wolperting who will one day become the greatest hero in the history of Zamonia. Armed with Dandelion, his talking sword, he fights his way across Overworld and Netherworld, two very different realms chock-full of adventures, dangers, and unforgettable characters: Rala, the beautiful girl Wolperting who cultivates a hazardous relationship with death; General Ticktock, the evil commander of the Copper Killers; Ushan DeLucca, the finest and most weather-sensitive swordsman in Zamonia; Volzotan Smyke, the corpulent Shark Grub; Rolv of the Forest, a Wolperting who can pass through the White Fire; Yggdra Syl, the guardian of the Nurn Forest and its talkative animals; Professor Abdullah Nightingale, inventor of the Chest-of-Drawers Oracle; and, the worst of luck, the deadly Metal Maiden.
Packed with wit, whimsy, and Moers' signature creativity, this captivating tale will immerse readers in a world of magic, mystery, and unforgettable characters.
“There are weird and wonderful fantasy creatures and astonishingly original settings.” —The Guardian
“Exuberant . . . Full of sly humor, this rambunctious novel will appeal to fans tired of the usual epic fantasy.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A brilliantly imagined, well-executed jaunt through strange lands full of wild characters.” —Booklist
Enjoy Walter Moers’s Zamonia Series:
- The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Blue Bear
- Rumo & His Miraculous Adventures
- The City of Dreaming Books
- The Alchemaster's Apprentice
- The Labyrinth of Dreaming Books
