Willa the Wisp

By: Jonathan Auxier

Published by Amulet Books, 2022-04-12

<b><i>The Fabled Stables: Willa the Wisp</i></b> <b>is the first in a fully illustrated chapter book series from <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Jonathan Auxier and artist Olga Demidova.</b><br> <br> <br> <br> 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.<br> <br> <br> <br> 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?<br> <br> <br> <br> 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.<br> <br> <br> <br> <b>"Whimsical fantasy with the right amount of speed and cleverness for the audience." --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> (Starred Review)</b><br> <br> <br> <br> <b>"Words and pictures partner to create a captivating, promising series starter that boasts quirky secondary characters and a sympathetic hero." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i> (Starred Review)</b><br> <br> <br> <br> The Fabled Stables series:<br> <br> <i>The Fabled Stables: Willa the Wisp</i> (#1)<br> <br> <i>The Fabled Stables: Trouble with Tattle-Tails</i> (#2)<br> <br> <i>The Fabled Stables: Belly of the Beast</i> (#3)