Grumbalina and The Great Storm

Grumbalina and The Great Storm

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Title Details

Title Details

Title Details

Publication Date

Apr 22, 2024

ISBN

9781962539081

Pages

48

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 and the Great Storm" takes us to the heart of Pufftown. In this whimsical tale, Grumbalina, a spirited fairy, is all a-flutter with her studies and a looming storm that's more than just weather. It's her friend Mitchy, a fellow fairy with a knack for magical mishaps, who really stirs up a whirlwind. When Mitchy, ever the dreamer, zips off into the storm seeking a quick magical fix, it's up to Grumbalina and Perfect Polly, the ever-so-practical fairy, to embark on a rescue mission filled with twirls, swirls, and maybe a little glitter. This charming story is a twinkle of magic, a sprinkle of friendship, and a hearty dollop of perseverance, perfect for young dreamers learning the true magic of sticking by their pals and learning from their whoops-a-daisies, all set against the backdrop of a fantastically stormy adventure.

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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.

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