Witchward Bound
A Butter and Owl Adventure
Will be published approx. on 1. September 2026
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-1-368-11444-8 (ISBN)
Description
From Newbery Honor–winning author Erin Bow, a timeless tale of friendship and magic, delivered in a stunning, collectible package—first in a new series.
Homeward Bound meets The Odyssey with the charm of Studio Ghibli in this instant classic for 8-to-12-year-olds about magical animals on a quest to find their lost witch.
Once upon a time there was a pair of witch's helpers: a cat named Butter and a raven named Owl. The cat knows he is destined to be a great hero—just ask him. The raven wouldn’t recognize destiny if she flew into it beak-first. They do not get along.
But then their witch vanishes, and Butter and Owl must quest to find her. To reunite their family, they’ll have to outwit sirens and cyclops, gods and ghosts—and hardest of all, they’ll have to learn to work together.
Humorous and heartfelt, the story of Butter and Owl’s first adventure shows what it means to be a great hero—and what it takes to be a good friend. With enchanting illustrations by New York Times best-seller Kelly Murphy and sparkling words written by beloved, Newbery Honor–winning author Erin Bow, this tale is a classic in the making—a whimsical, witty, and warm story worthy of reading again and again.
Homeward Bound meets The Odyssey with the charm of Studio Ghibli in this instant classic for 8-to-12-year-olds about magical animals on a quest to find their lost witch.
Once upon a time there was a pair of witch's helpers: a cat named Butter and a raven named Owl. The cat knows he is destined to be a great hero—just ask him. The raven wouldn’t recognize destiny if she flew into it beak-first. They do not get along.
But then their witch vanishes, and Butter and Owl must quest to find her. To reunite their family, they’ll have to outwit sirens and cyclops, gods and ghosts—and hardest of all, they’ll have to learn to work together.
Humorous and heartfelt, the story of Butter and Owl’s first adventure shows what it means to be a great hero—and what it takes to be a good friend. With enchanting illustrations by New York Times best-seller Kelly Murphy and sparkling words written by beloved, Newbery Honor–winning author Erin Bow, this tale is a classic in the making—a whimsical, witty, and warm story worthy of reading again and again.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York, NY
United States
Publishing group
Disney Book Publishing Inc.
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 140 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-368-11444-8 (9781368114448)
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Persons
Erin Bow grew up wanting to be an astronomer, trained as a particle physicist . . . and then took a left turn into writing poetry and children's fiction. Her books—which include Simon Sort of Says, Stand on the Sky, Plain Kate, Sorrow’s Knot, and the science fiction duology The Scorpion Rules and The Swan Riders—have won a fistful of awards, including a Newbery Honor. Born in Iowa and raised in Nebraska, Erin now writes in a shed in her messy but beloved garden in Ontario, Canada. Visit her online at ErinBow.com and @ErinBowBooks.
Kelly Murphy is a New York Times best-selling author-illustrator and recipient of the E.B. White Award. Her 50+ books have been translated in 16 languages and have been featured on "best books of the year" lists by Publishers Weekly, The Wall Street Journal, Kirkus, and the New York Times. Kelly currently teaches illustration at her alma mater, the Rhode Island School of Design, and lives in her native New England. Like Butter and Owl, she hopes to one day sail underneath a bright aurora sky.
Kelly Murphy is a New York Times best-selling author-illustrator and recipient of the E.B. White Award. Her 50+ books have been translated in 16 languages and have been featured on "best books of the year" lists by Publishers Weekly, The Wall Street Journal, Kirkus, and the New York Times. Kelly currently teaches illustration at her alma mater, the Rhode Island School of Design, and lives in her native New England. Like Butter and Owl, she hopes to one day sail underneath a bright aurora sky.