The Fabled Stables: Willa the Wisp is the first in a fully illustrated chapter book series from New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Auxier and artist Olga Demidova.
Welcome to the Fabled Stables, a magical building filled with one-of-a-kind creatures. Creatures including the Gargantula, the Yawning Abyss, the Hippopotamouse . . . and Auggie.
Auggie is the only human boy at the Stables, and he takes care of all the other animals. The Fabled Stables have a mind of their own, and every so often, the building SHAKES and SHUDDERS, TWITCHES and SPUTTERS—it’s making room for a new arrival! It’s Auggie’s job to venture out and rescue a new creature from mortal danger. But will he be able to complete his mission before it’s too late?
With some help from Fen (a literal stick-in-the-mud) and his animal companions, Auggie saves the day and makes a new friend in the process.
“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 (Starred Review)
The Fabled Stables series:
The Fabled Stables: Willa the Wisp (#1)
The Fabled Stables: Trouble with Tattle-Tails (#2)
The Fabled Stables: Belly of the Beast (#3)
Praise
**STARRED REVIEW**Kirkus Reviews
"Whimsical fantasy with the right amount of speed and cleverness for the audience."
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"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
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**STARRED REVIEW**Publishers Weekly
"Words and pictures partner to create a captivating, promising series starter that boasts quirky secondary characters and a sympathetic hero."
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"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
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"Readers will root for Auggie and Willa the Wisp."School Library Journal
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