{"product_id":"9781250219916","title":"Braver : A Wombat's Tale","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBraver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Suzanne Selfors, Walker Ranson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of the Warrior series and \u003ci\u003eRedwall\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBraver: A Wombat’s Tale\u003c\/i\u003e is an exciting new fantasy adventure novel for young readers from Suzanne Selfors and Walker Ranson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e2021 Charlotte Huck Recommended Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLola Budge isn’t your average bare-nosed wombat. While her parents and neighbors in the Northern Forest want nothing more than peace and quiet, Lola \u003ci\u003eloves\u003c\/i\u003e to talk. Bored by the quiet routine of wombat life, Lola desperately wants something, \u003ci\u003eanything\u003c\/i\u003e, interesting to happen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when Lola follows the terrifying sound of unfamiliar screeching, she discovers a predator who has been kept in exile for many generations. And this creature has captured the peaceful wombats and carted them away—including Lola’s parents. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo save her family, Lola will need help from the Queen of Tassie Island herself. But the road to the golden city of Dore is long and treacherous for a young wombat, especially with predators on the loose. To save the ones she loves, Lola will have to brave infested swamps, rushing rivers, and soaring heights, while encountering all sorts of strange critters, both friend and foe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt times exciting, at times heart-warming, this is the story of a wombat who is much braver than anyone imagined. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Imprint Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Richly imagined, tightly woven, and deliciously nuanced...Engrossing and engaging—a fabulous hero’s quest.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A terrifically engaging tale filled with suspense and silliness....A page-turner that still manages to impart lessons in the joy of unexpected friendships, the strength of familial bonds, and the satisfaction that can come from embracing your truest self.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Move over \u003ci\u003eRedwall\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWatership Down\u003c\/i\u003e. There's a new classic in town!\" -- Bobbie Pyron, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eA Dog's Way Home \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eStay\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I would go live in a swamp if it meant I got to spend more time with this endearing and heroic cast of characters. You’ll root hard for Lola and her unforgettable animal friends.” – Eliot Schrefer, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of The Lost Rainforest series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWish Upon a Sleepover\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sure to be a crowd pleaser.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A good book on empathy and friendship.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Chock full of quirky details... a light-hearted, affirming read.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A delightfully funny, relatable tale.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Huzzah for Suzanne Selfors! By turns humorous and poignant, this terrific book was impossible to put down.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Suzanne Williams, co-author of the Goddess Girls series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFortune's Magic Farm\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eFortune’s Magic Farm\u003c\/i\u003e is a love apple for all readers, delicious and magical.”\u003cbr\u003e—Grace Lin, Newbery Honor author of \u003ci\u003eWhere the Mountain Meets the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Beautiful writing, quirky characters, and an imaginative plot...make this a good choice.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Readers will cozy up to the tale’s quirky characters and enjoy the many twists and turns of this magical adventure.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250219916\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Imprint","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40712976105678,"sku":"9781250219916","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_2ed0a242-23a0-4628-9aa9-5af71068e80e.jpg?v=1640838136","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250219916","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}