{"product_id":"vanya-and-the-wild-hunt","title":"Vanya and the Wild Hunt","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEleven-year-old British Indian Vanya is whisked away to a magical school where she trains to become a monster hunter and learns to embrace her wonderful neurodivergent self.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSangu Mandanna\u003c\/b\u003e is the critically acclaimed author of several fantasy novels for children, including \n\u003ci\u003eVanya and the Wild Hunt\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eKiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e. She also writes cozy romantic fantasies for adults, like the bestselling \n\u003ci\u003eThe Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.\u003c\/i\u003e Sangu lives in Norwich, a city in the east of England, and spends her spare time playing videogames and catching up on the many, many books she wants to read.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Awards \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This book will speak to you. Sangu Mandanna has crafted a spellbinding, charming, and inclusive fantasy that is sure to draw a rune of enchantment on your heart. Thrilling, funny, and suspenseful, \n\u003ci\u003eVanya and the Wild Hunt\u003c\/i\u003e is a contemporary folktale that contains some heartfelt messages of accepting oneself--fully--no matter what others think.\" - Craig Kofi Farmer, Coretta Scott King John Steptoe Award-winning author of \n\u003ci\u003e Kwame Crashes the Underworld\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"A compelling blend of folklore and adventure that will appeal to fans of B. B. Alston's \n\u003ci\u003eAmari and the Night Brothers\u003c\/i\u003e and Jessica Townsend's \n\u003ci\u003eNevermoor\u003c\/i\u003e, this is a beautiful, inclusive work that's also a terrific story; highly recommended for middle grade collections.\" - \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"This jovial series opener...features all the hallmarks of an exciting magical school tale, including an enchanting setting, fantastical monsters, and intriguing magic systems.\" - \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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.\" - \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Weaving together myth and folklore from all over the world into a fabulous, fast-paced adventure, Vanya is a magical, page-turning read, full of twists and surprises!' - Smriti Halls, internationally bestselling author \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Vanya is my new favorite neurodivergent fantasy heroine! A wondrous magical world, curious secrets and monsters from myths makes an exciting new fantasy adventure. I adored it!' - Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of \n\u003ci\u003eVivi Conway and the Sword of Legend\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*Winner of the Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Awards*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*A \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of the Year* \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches\u003c\/i\u003e comes an action-packed, enchanting middle grade fantasy about a neurodivergent heroine, a mysterious school, and a world of magical creatures. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Roshani Chokshi. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"Thrilling, funny, and suspenseful.\" -\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCraig Kofi Farmer, Coretta Scott King John Steptoe Award-winning author of\u003ci\u003e Kwame Crashes the Underworld\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ★ \"Fast-paced and engaging... This is a beautiful, inclusive work that's also a terrific story.\" - \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eEleven-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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOh, and she talks to books. More importantly, the books talk back. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLife 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/02\/2024 (EAN 9781250899835, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2025 pg. 58 (EAN 9781250899835, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/15\/2025 (EAN 9781250899835, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eMandanna, Sangu\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSangu Mandanna\u003c\/b\u003e is the critically acclaimed author of several fantasy novels for children, including \n\u003ci\u003eVanya and the Wild Hunt\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eKiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e. 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