{"product_id":"willa-the-wisp-the-fabled-stables-book-1-9781419742712","title":"Willa the Wisp (the Fabled Stables Book #1)","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Fabled Stables: Willa the Wisp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is the first in a fully illustrated chapter book series from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Jonathan Auxier and artist Olga Demidova.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Whimsical fantasy with the right amount of speed and cleverness for the audience.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Words and pictures partner to create a captivating, promising series starter that boasts quirky secondary characters and a sympathetic hero.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Fabled Stables series: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Fabled Stables: Willa the Wisp\u003c\/i\u003e (#1) \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Fabled Stables: Trouble with Tattle-Tails\u003c\/i\u003e (#2) \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Fabled Stables: Belly of the Beast\u003c\/i\u003e (#3)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Auxier\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling and critically acclaimed author of\u003ci\u003e Peter Nimble and\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eHis Fantastic Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Night Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSophie Quire and the Last Storyguard\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSweep\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives with his family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOlga Demidova \u003c\/b\u003ehas illustrated many books for children around the world. She studied at the Moscow Art Institute of Applied Arts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50583604494610,"sku":"9781419742712","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c8cfb5e9-4d78-43a0-9a03-3cf5185bb82e.jpg?v=1749568739","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/willa-the-wisp-the-fabled-stables-book-1-9781419742712","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}