Young wombat Lola doesn’t quite fit in. Wombats are supposed to be shy and quiet, but Lola is talkative, curious, and always getting into trouble.
But when her village is attacked by a Tasmanian devil leading a group of swamp rats, Lola’s parents are captured.
To rescue them, Lola will have to leave home for the very first time and set off on a wild adventure. And even with the help of friends she meets along the way, Lola will need every ounce of her bold bravery to help rescue her family and save the kingdom!
This title will be released on June 23, 2020.
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Rating: ★★★★
My Review: Humor and a great story!! I loved this one and I could not put it down! It was adorable and just what I needed right now. Its light and cute and well about a Wombat how much more could you ask for?
Review
"Richly imagined, tightly woven, and deliciously nuanced...Engrossing and engaging―a fabulous hero’s quest." -- Kirkus, starred review
"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." -- Booklist, starred review
"Move over Redwall and Watership Down. There's a new classic in town!" -- Bobbie Pyron, award-winning author of A Dog's Way Home and Stay
“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, New York Times-bestselling author of The Lost Rainforest series
Praise for Wish Upon a Sleepover:
"Sure to be a crowd pleaser." ―Booklist
"A good book on empathy and friendship." ―Kirkus Reviews
"Chock full of quirky details... a light-hearted, affirming read." ―The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"A delightfully funny, relatable tale." ―School Library Journal
"Huzzah for Suzanne Selfors! By turns humorous and poignant, this terrific book was impossible to put down."
―Suzanne Williams, co-author of the Goddess Girls series
Fortune's Magic Farm:
“Fortune’s Magic Farm is a love apple for all readers, delicious and magical.”
―Grace Lin, Newbery Honor author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
“Beautiful writing, quirky characters, and an imaginative plot...make this a good choice.” ―Booklist
“Readers will cozy up to the tale’s quirky characters and enjoy the many twists and turns of this magical adventure.” ―Kirkus Reviews
"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." -- Booklist, starred review
"Move over Redwall and Watership Down. There's a new classic in town!" -- Bobbie Pyron, award-winning author of A Dog's Way Home and Stay
“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, New York Times-bestselling author of The Lost Rainforest series
Praise for Wish Upon a Sleepover:
"Sure to be a crowd pleaser." ―Booklist
"A good book on empathy and friendship." ―Kirkus Reviews
"Chock full of quirky details... a light-hearted, affirming read." ―The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"A delightfully funny, relatable tale." ―School Library Journal
"Huzzah for Suzanne Selfors! By turns humorous and poignant, this terrific book was impossible to put down."
―Suzanne Williams, co-author of the Goddess Girls series
Fortune's Magic Farm:
“Fortune’s Magic Farm is a love apple for all readers, delicious and magical.”
―Grace Lin, Newbery Honor author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
“Beautiful writing, quirky characters, and an imaginative plot...make this a good choice.” ―Booklist
“Readers will cozy up to the tale’s quirky characters and enjoy the many twists and turns of this magical adventure.” ―Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Suzanne Selfors is a best-selling, award-winning author of over thirty books for young readers, including Wish Upon a Sleepover and Fortune’s Magic Farm. She lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest where wombat-sightings are extremely rare. Braver: A Wombat's Tale is her first book cowritten with her son.
Walker Ranson studied engineering at Gonzaga University and worked as a pizza chef and grocery stocker before finally admitting to his family and friends that what he really wanted to do was be a writer. Braver: A Wombat's Tale is his first published novel. Walker currently works at an independent bookstore and is writing his next novel.
Walker Ranson studied engineering at Gonzaga University and worked as a pizza chef and grocery stocker before finally admitting to his family and friends that what he really wanted to do was be a writer. Braver: A Wombat's Tale is his first published novel. Walker currently works at an independent bookstore and is writing his next novel.
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