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The Story of Gumluck the Wizard: Book One
By (author) Adam Rex
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The acclaimed chapter book is now in paperback! Meet Gumluck, everyone's favorite wizard, in this delightfully silly series by New York Times bestselling author Adam Rex. A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2023 A 2023 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book FIVE STARRED REVIEWS! ""Adorable.""--Shelf Awareness, starred review ""Readers will fall in love with [Gumluck].""--School Library Journal, starred review ""Silly and heartfelt.""--Publishers Weekly, starred review ""[A] spellbinding read.""--Booklist, starred review ""Here's a tale to treasure.""--Kirkus Reviews, starred review 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. 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. 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. FANTASTICAL FUN: This imaginative tale combines a lighthearted mix of fantasy and fairytale elements, making it perfect for young fans of wizardry and magic. FAVORITE AUTHOR: Adam Rex is an acclaimed New York Times bestselling children's book creator and winner of countless state list awards. He is known for his funny and smart stories, including On Account of the Gum, Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, School's First Day of School, and many more. His first chapter book series is a zany caper with heart and humor across every page. Perfect for: Fans of Adam Rex Parents and grandparents seeking funny children's book series Teachers and librarians looking for engaging children's fantasy and magic books Anyone looking for fantasy chapter books Readers who enjoy Tracy West's Dragon Masters series, the Unicorn Academy series, and Magic Tree House books
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Publisher | Chronicle Books
Published date | 1 Apr 2025
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 148
Dimensions | 181 x 140 x 11mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 204g
ISBN | 978-1-7972-3410-6
Readership Age | From 6 to 9 years
BISAC | juvenile fiction / science fiction, fantasy, magic
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