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“A compelling blend of folklore and adventure that will appeal to fans of B. B. Alston’s Amari and the Night Brothers and Jessica Townsend’s Nevermoor, this is a beautiful, inclusive work that’s also a terrific story; highly recommended for middle grade collections.”

—School Library Journal, Starred Review

“This jovial series opener…features all the hallmarks of an exciting magical school tale, including an enchanting setting, fantastical monsters, and intriguing magic systems.”

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“Magic abounds in this coming-of-age story about finding strength in the face of formidable odds… The vivid worldbuilding weaves characters from world mythology into a narrative that crackles with action.”

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Vanya and the Wild Hunt

Written by Sangu Mandanna
Published by Roaring Brook Press

Eleven-year-old Vanya Vallen has always felt like she doesn’t fit in. She’s British-Indian in a mostly white town in England, her parents won’t talk about their pasts, and she has ADHD.

Oh, and she talks to books. More importantly, the books talk back.

When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in fairytales, Vanya discovers that her parents have secrets, and that there are a lot more monsters out there. Overnight, she’s whisked off to the enchanted library and school of Auramere, where she joins the ranks of archwitches and archivists.

Life at Auramere is unexpected, exciting and wonderful. But even here, there’s no escaping monsters. The mysterious, powerful Wild Hunt is on the prowl, and Vanya will need all her creativity and courage to unmask its leader and stop them before they destroy the only place she’s ever truly belonged.

Primary ISBN: 9781250899835
Publication Date: March 2025
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 08 or older

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Setting: England

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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