The Story of Gumluck the Wizard: Book One

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