The Wondrous Wonders

Written by Camille Jourdy · Translated by Montana Kane

A runaway girl discovers a magical world and must challenge a tyrant to return home.

4.1 Goodreads · 1,353 ratings

160 pages· 6,080 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· ~350L

$24.99Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Jo, upset by her parents' divorce, escapes to the woods, only to find a magical realm filled with talking animals and colorful ponies. As she befriends these creatures, she learns of their plight under the rule of the tyrannical Emperor Tomcat. With courage and heart, Jo must rise against this evil leader to help her new friends and find her way back to her family. Will she succeed in this fantastical adventure before dinnertime? Dive into a world where imagination reigns and bravery is the key to overcoming darkness.

From the publisher

With irresistible wit and brilliant strokes of watercolor, Camille Jourdy brings this dreamlike fable to life. Wondrous Wonders is a tale of pure magic for children and adults alike. Hurt by her parents’ divorce and struggling to accept her new stepfamily, she decides to run away and live alone in the woods. But she soon discovers that she’s far from alone. Jo stumbles into a fantastical world full of tiny elves, talking foxes, and mischievous, multicolored ponies known as the Wondrous Wonders. Her new friends are on a mission: rise up against Emperor Tomcat, the tyrannical leader who rules the enchanted forest they call home. Can Jo find the courage to vanquish an evil empire and get back to her family before dinnertime?

At a glance