The Story of Gumluck the Wizard Book One

By: Adam Rex

Published by Chronicle Books, 2025-04

<b>The acclaimed chapter book is now in paperback! Meet Gumluck, everyone's favorite wizard, in this delightfully silly series by <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Adam Rex.</b> <b>A<i> Kirkus Reviews</i> Best Picture Book of 2023 <br> <br> A 2023 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book <br> <br> <br> <br> FIVE STARRED REVIEWS! </b><br> <br> "Adorable."--<b><i>Shelf Awareness</i></b>, starred review<br> <br> "Readers will fall in love with [Gumluck]."--<b><i>School Library Journal</i></b>, starred review <br> <br> "Silly and heartfelt."--<b><i>Publishers Weekly</i></b>, starred review<br> <br> "[A] spellbinding read."--<b><i>Booklist</i></b>, starred review<br> <br> "Here's a tale to treasure."--<b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b>, starred review<br> <br> <br> <br> This is a story about magic, if you like that kind of thing. It is also a story about a ghost with amnesia, an unpopular fairy, an ungrateful little town, and an extremely wise and helpful raven (who happens to be a pretty talented storyteller). But mostly, it is about a friendly little wizard who lives inside a big hill and really, really, really wants to be a hero. His name is Gumluck, and he is a bumbling noodlehead.<br> <br> <br> <br> In this tall tale about a short wizard, celebrated author Adam Rex proves once and for all that the biggest heroes often come in the smallest nightgowns.<br> <br> <br> <br> A NEW CHAPTER BOOK CLASSIC: With simple sentences and glorious black-and-white illustrations, this series hearkens back to classic chapter books and is perfect for newly independent readers.<br> <br> <br> <br> FANTASTICAL FUN: This imaginative tale combines a lighthearted mix of fantasy and fairytale elements, making it perfect for young fans of wizardry and magic.<br> <br> <br> <br> FAVORITE AUTHOR: Adam Rex is an acclaimed <i>New York Times</i> bestselling children's book creator and winner of countless state list awards. He is known for his funny and smart stories, including <i>On Account of the Gum</i>, <i>Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich</i>, <i>School's First Day of School</i>, and many more. His first chapter book series is a zany caper with heart and humor across every page.<br> <br> <br> <br> Perfect for: <ul> <li>Fans of Adam Rex</li> <li>Parents and grandparents seeking funny children's book series</li> <li>Teachers and librarians looking for engaging children's fantasy and magic books</li> <li>Anyone looking for fantasy chapter books</li> <li>Readers who enjoy Tracy West's Dragon Masters series, the Unicorn Academy series, and Magic Tree House books</li> </ul>