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Starred Review on January 1, 2025 | Middle Grade
Gr 3–7—Vanya Vallen, an 11-year-old with ADHD, feels out of place in her mostly white English town and finds solace in books—especially those that talk to her! Vanya is stunned to learn that the mythical creatures she's read about are real when a monster from dark folklore invades her home. As questions about her mother's mysterious past arise, Vanya travels to Auramere, an enchanted library and school, to learn how to protect her family. Among archwitches and archivists, Vanya finally finds a sense of belonging with her new caretakers, Jasper and his husband Roman. But safety...Log In or Sign Up to Read More