Juniper Mae
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 7–9 · 2023

Juniper Mae

By Sarah Soh

A young inventor must save her city from a mysterious threat as power fails and danger looms.

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64 pages
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In Tykotech City, where technology reigns supreme, power outages signal a looming danger. Juniper Mae, a courageous inventor inspired by legendary Guardian Knights, must confront her fears. Can she craft ingenious gadgets to thwart the sinister force threatening her home? Dive into a world of adventure and innovation as Juniper races against time to protect her city.

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An action-packed sci-fi story for fans of Hilda and Amulet. “The incandescent artwork equally embraces both verdant homespun and cool, clean technological aesthetics to give us a new magical girl for readers to follow…A plucky heroine, a cute sidekick, and a well-crafted story that will delight readers.”–School Library Journal “Soh’s radiant illustrations stand out with a combination of compellingly cute character designs and nifty mechanical touches, channeling Steven Universe vibes.”–Publishers Weekly “Sarah Soh’s stunning story follows guardian warriors, genius inventors, and cute critters in a moving tale about friendship.”–Aminder Dhaliwal, author of Woman World “You are immediately hooked into Juniper’s story and lose yourself in the exquisitely rendered landscapes, and delightfully charming characters.”–Chris Garbutt, co-creator of Netflix’s We Lost Our Humans “Juniper Mae strikes the perfect balance of adventure, relatability, and charm.”–Megan Nicole Dong, creator of Netflix’s Centaurworld “Heartwarming, action-packed and full of magical images.” –Mark Griffiths, author of Space Lizards Stole My Brain! “A beautiful book, crammed with breath-taking drawings and exciting adventures. Your jaw hits the floor in astonishment from the opening page.”–Gary Northfield, author of the Julius Zebra series Tykotech City is a marvelous and peaceful place, filled with technology beyond anyone’s wildest dreams. But as power cuts begin to plague the residents, and a sinister force infiltrates the city, the lives of the cityfolk are in terrible danger…​ ​It falls to Juniper Mae, a tiny, brave inventor, obsessed with the legends of the Guardian Knights, to overcome her fears and save her city. Can she embody the bravery of the Guardian Knights and invent some cool gadgets to save Tykotech City in time?​

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Format
Library Binding
Pages
64
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
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Published
July 1, 2025
First published
March 7, 2023
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781838749613

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