The Wonderling
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2017 · Est. 10 hour read

The Wonderling

Written & illustrated by Mira Bartók

A one-eared foundling escapes a cruel home, seeking belonging and destiny.

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464 pages· 90,812 words· Est. 10 hour read
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Arthur, a one-eared, fox-like foundling, escapes the oppressive Home for Wayward Creatures with his friend Trinket. Together, they embark on a daring adventure, uncovering secrets and seeking Arthur's true destiny. Will they find freedom and belonging in a world filled with danger and wonder?

From the publisher

Richly imagined, with shimmering language, steampunk motifs, and gripping, magical plot twists, this extraordinary debut novel follows a shy, fox-like foundling with only one ear and a desperate desire to belong, as he seeks his destiny.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
464
Words
90,812
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
820L
Themes & topics
Books about shynessBooks about foxesBooks about belongingBooks about courageBooks about animals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~S
AR points
14
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
191169
Publication
Published
September 26, 2017
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763691219

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