Grumbalina and the Level Examinations

Grumbalina and the Level Examinations

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Title Details

Title Details

Title Details

Publication Date

Nov 13, 2024

ISBN

9781962539098

Pages

40

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 JJUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education

TODAY IS A MAGICAL DAY! In the enchanting land of Pufftown, where raindrops dance like glittering jewels, brave Grumbalina is set for an extraordinary adventure. She's facing the Levels Examinations, a special day that could let her swap her old, dull brown cardboard wand for a sparkling new one, just like the ones the grandest fairies have! Grumbalina's quest is sprinkled with wonder and surprises. To pass the exciting tests and solve mysterious puzzles, she'll need to use her most magical spells and cleverest thinking. But this adventure isn't just about a new wand—it's about proving her bravery and cleverness, and showing everyone the kind of fairy she truly is." Grumbalina and the Levels Examinations" is a tale of never giving up, the power of friendship, and discovering the magic within. Come fly with Grumbalina on her most magical journey yet. Can she earn the wand of her dreams and show she's a real fairy? Open this book and leap into a world where magic fills the air, and dreams really do come true!

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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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