Publication Date
Oct 10, 2023
ISBN
9781962539012
Pages
64
Author
Karina Frederiks
Illustrator
Dan Abdo
Publisher
Grumbalina Press
Size
6(w) x 9(h)
Format
Hardcover
BISAC's
JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Chapter Books JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education
Grumbalina is called to the front of the class to perform a spell after she had missed the previous day’s lesson. She fails and everyone in the class laughs. Going home upset, Grumbalina complains that it isn’t fair that Perfect Polly always does well. Perfect Polly explains that her success is from the practice that she does every night. Grumbalina gives studying a try, it might be a bit boring, but her magic starts to work! A twist ending happens and Grumbalina is able to save the day!
Retail Price
$14.98
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Karina Frederiks is a farm-living, tea-drinking, story-telling word wizard. She grew up on her cloud in Caledon, Ontario, Canada, and was a curious child with an infinite imagination and love for literature. In elementary school, and all the way through university, Her favorite subjects stayed the same: English and naturally, creative writing. She spent her early years floating back and forth from the library, learning all about different fantasy worlds, and dreaming of creating her own someday. Grumbalina and many of her Pufftown pals, are based on Karina’s life-long friends, personal adventures, and experiences. She often draws inspiration from her childhood and years abroad when writing her stories. “Mitchy” and “Chatty Chad” are two fairies that she met while competing in horse shows on the other side of the sky - in Europe.
Dan Abdo is an award-winning illustration virtuoso. He made a splash in the publishing world with his co-creation (Jason Patterson) Blue, Barry, & Pancakes, his second co-creation Barb The Last Berzerker was called “Bright, energetic, earnest, and unstoppable” - Kirkus reviews. Dan has been artistically inspired by Karina, Grumbalina, and the whole Pufftown universe in a special and rare way and hopes to continue to illustrate these stories for a long time! Dan Lives in Vermont with his wife, daughters, and dog Otis; where he likes to snowboard, hike, and play Ping-Pong.