The Hunt for the Hollower
Published on 13. June 2023
Book
Hardback
400 pages
978-1-6659-1810-7 (ISBN)
Description
In this riff on Arthurian legend, a wizardess who is still mastering her powers goes on an epic quest to save her brother from an evil wizard in this "sweet and fun" middle grade adventure that's "sizzling with magic" (Adam Rex, New York Times bestselling author) and is perfect for fans of Adam Gidwitz and Amanda Foody!
The great wizard Merlyn prophesized that his seventh descendant would do wonderful, miraculous things-baffling everyone when his great-great-many-times-great grandchild turns out to be twins. Soon enough, however, it becomes clear which sibling is the Septimum Genus: Percy is a natural with magic. Merlynda (to put it simply) is not.
But Merlynda doesn't mind. Percy has always been by her side to cheer her up (and clean up) after her magical bungles-until the twins attempt a forbidden spell to help her control her magic, and Percy vanishes through a portal and straight into the clutches of the magic-stealing, mythical Hollower.
Aided by her best friend (who longs to be a knight), a wandering musician (who is fleeing from his past), and her brand-new, fierce familiar (who yearns for a taste of funnel cake), Merlynda sets off on a quest to rescue her brother. But to defeat this ancient evil, she must discover and embrace her true powers-or else lose her brother for good.
The great wizard Merlyn prophesized that his seventh descendant would do wonderful, miraculous things-baffling everyone when his great-great-many-times-great grandchild turns out to be twins. Soon enough, however, it becomes clear which sibling is the Septimum Genus: Percy is a natural with magic. Merlynda (to put it simply) is not.
But Merlynda doesn't mind. Percy has always been by her side to cheer her up (and clean up) after her magical bungles-until the twins attempt a forbidden spell to help her control her magic, and Percy vanishes through a portal and straight into the clutches of the magic-stealing, mythical Hollower.
Aided by her best friend (who longs to be a knight), a wandering musician (who is fleeing from his past), and her brand-new, fierce familiar (who yearns for a taste of funnel cake), Merlynda sets off on a quest to rescue her brother. But to defeat this ancient evil, she must discover and embrace her true powers-or else lose her brother for good.
Reviews / Votes
"Colorful, amusing, and action-packed... A rousing romp with deep themes." -- Kirkus Reviews "Sweet and fun and sizzling with magic." -- Adam Rex, award-winning and <I>New York Times </I>bestselling author "This is a tale, not only of magic, but of what is possible, of the ability to change and grow, of the realization of one's own powers. This is storytelling at its utter best." -- Kathi Appelt, author of Newbery Honor-winner and National Book Award finalist <I>The Underneath </I>More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York, NY
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
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
Illustrations
f-c scuff-proof matte lam jacket w- sculpt emboss, lithofoil, spot uv; b-w spot art t-o interior
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 41 mm
Weight
476 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6659-1810-7 (9781665918107)
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Callie C. Miller works in animation and has written for shows spanning the audience age from preschool to teen anime. Callie holds an MFA in writing for children and young adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and has twice placed in the Katherine Paterson Prize competition for her middle grade speculative fiction. Her books include The Hunt for the Hollower, The Search for the Shadowsoul, and The Vanishing Orphans of Alvanor.