Willa the Wisp (the Fabled Stables Book #1)

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