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Jonathan Auxier
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Jonathan Auxier

9 Books
Jonathan Auxier is a New York Times bestselling Canadian-American author celebrated for his imaginative middle-grade fantasy fiction and children's chapter books. He is best known for his acclaimed Peter Nimble adventures, which include the foundational title Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes and the epic conclusion The War of the Maps. His diverse catalog also features engaging, wondrous tales for younger readers, such as Belly of the Beast and Trouble with Tattle-Tails from the Fabled Stables series, alongside contributions to the sprawling Spirit Animals universe with The Burning Tide.
A crumbling English manor house hides dark secrets within its overgrown grounds. Two abandoned Irish siblings travel far from home to secure work as servants, hoping for a fresh start. But the moment you step onto the property, you can feel that the house and the strange family living inside are not quite what they seem. The shadows hold an ancient, chilling curse that threatens the lives of everyone under the roof. Soon, the siblings are confronted by a mysterious and terrifying spectre that roams the halls at night. To survive, they must unravel the terrifying history of the property and figure out exactly what the creature wants. This haunting ghost story will pull you into a suspenseful mystery where nothing is safe. Beyond the spooky encounters and creeping dread, you will discover a powerful tale about the dangers of human greed and the true strength of storytelling. Are you brave enough to uncover the dark truth of the manor?
9-12 Years 370 Pages
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Step into the shoes of Peter Nimble, a ten-year-old blind orphan who has spent his entire life learning the tricks of thievery. Your world is about to change completely when a fateful afternoon leads to the theft of a mysterious box from a traveling haberdasher. Inside, you will discover three pairs of magical eyes that hold the power to transport you far beyond the life you know. Trying on the first pair of eyes whisks you away to a hidden island where you meet the eccentric Professor Cake. The professor offers a life-changing choice. You can return to your familiar life of crime, or you can travel to the dangerous Vanished Kingdom to rescue a people in desperate need. Choosing the path of a hero, you will embark on an unforgettable, swashbuckling adventure to discover your true destiny. Alongside a knight named Sir Tode, who has unfortunately been turned into a mix of human, horse, and cat, you must use the magical eyes to navigate a kingdom filled with danger, mystery, and magic.
9-12 Years 13-18 Years 400 Pages
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Life as a chimney sweep is dangerous, thankless, and completely unforgiving. Five years after her protector disappeared, young Nan Sparrow has no choice but to work for the ruthless sweep master Wilkie Crudd. Despite the deadly odds of climbing up narrow, soot-filled chimneys day after day, you will see how Nan uses her fierce willpower and sharp wits to survive in a harsh city. Everything changes when a terrible chimney fire traps Nan, making her believe the end has finally come. Instead of perishing in the flames, she miraculously wakes up completely unharmed in an abandoned attic. She quickly realizes she is not alone in the shadows. Huddled in the corner is a mysterious, gentle monster created entirely from soot and ash. This golem will change her life forever. Together, these two outcasts must find a way to carve out a new existence in a world that has discarded them. Through warmth and profound courage, they will learn what it truly means to protect and save each other.
9-12 Years 13-18 Years 368 Pages
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Beyond the four walls of her fathers dusty bookshop, twelve-year-old Sophie Quire dreams of a life filled with excitement. As a skilled bookmender, she spends her days repairing old pages and wishing she could escape her incredibly dull routine to experience the thrills she reads about. Her quiet existence is completely turned upside down when a strange boy and his highly unusual talking cat-horse companion march into her shop carrying a rare and mysterious book. Meanwhile, Peter Nimble and Sir Tode have been traveling far and wide in search of new heroic quests. Summoned by Professor Cake, they are sent on a critical mission to find Sophie and protect the stories of the Wide World. When their paths cross, you will be pulled into a high-stakes adventure beyond anything Sophie could have ever imagined. Together, they must navigate a dangerous path to save stories and storybooks from being destroyed forever. Grab your courage and prepare to defend the magic of the written word.
9-12 Years 13-18 Years 464 Pages
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Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts

The Burning Tide

Book 4

An ancient evil is waking up beneath the surface of Erdas, and time is running out. Long before humans lived on the land, a wicked and hungry creature known as the Wyrm arrived. Now, this dark threat is rising from its sleep, ready to consume everything in its path. You will join four heroes, Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan, as they take on the ultimate challenge to save their world. The young guardians are split across different paths, but they are not fighting alone. With a strange and unlikely new group of allies by their side, they must race against time to uncover an ancient trap hidden within the folds of Erdas itself. This is your chance to step into a jaw-dropping adventure where heroes must rely on their bond with their spirit animals to survive. The secret to stopping the Wyrm is older than time itself, and the guardians only have one shot to figure it out. Will they be able to trigger the trap and save their home, or will the darkness consume Erdas forever?
9-12 Years 13-18 Years 192 Pages
N/A /5
The Vanished Kingdom

The War of the Maps

Book 3

A breathtaking journey awaits you at the very ends of the earth and beyond. For the past four years, Peter Nimble and Sophie Quire have fought tirelessly to protect their world of magic from the unstoppable forces of progress. But the wonders that once filled their lives are rapidly vanishing, and a mysterious group known as The League of Maps seems to hold all the secrets behind this fading magic. Since the beginning of time, two opposing forces have been locked in a relentless battle between magic and reason. This is the ultimate war between what if and what is, and whoever wins will fundamentally shape the very nature of reality itself. As you follow Peter and Sophie on their quest to untangle this massive mystery, you will find yourself thrown onto opposing sides of a conflict that stretches across human history. You must sail far beyond the edges of the known map to discover myth, danger, and boundless adventure. Will you be able to save the magic before it disappears forever?
9-12 Years 13-18 Years 448 Pages
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Your job at the Fabled Stables is full of incredible creatures and daily surprises, but a new mission is about to test your courage. Auggie loves caring for the magical animals, even though his friend Fen keeps dropping hints that caretakers do not stay forever. Putting his worries aside, Auggie must focus on an urgent new quest to rescue a rare beast known as the Shibboleth. When you step through the portal, things immediately go wrong. Instead of a safe location, you land right in the dark, damp dungeon of the evil Rooks. Inside this terrifying lair, you discover a mysterious girl and a very hungry monster that has already gobbled up all the Rooks. Now, you and Fen are next on the menu unless you can figure out how to calm the wild creature. You will need to dig deep to find the real magic behind simple acts of kindness. Can you work together to soothe the monster, rescue the beast, and escape the dungeon before time runs out?
9-12 Years 13-18 Years 96 Pages
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Get ready to face the funniest and most frustrating creature yet at the Fabled Stables. When the building suddenly shakes and shudders, you know it is making room for a brand new arrival. This time, the portal leads you and your magical companions to a town called Rainbows End to track down a mysterious creature known as the Tattle-Tail. You might think the creature is in danger, but it turns out the town is the one that needs rescuing. Rainbows End has been completely taken over by an infestation of talking tails. These Tattle-Tails attach themselves to every backside in town, loudly announcing every single mistake people make. From picking noses to double-dipping, the constant tattling has thrown the entire town into chaos. To restore peace, you will need to help Auggie and his friends hatch a clever plan to collect all the Tattle-Tails and bring them safely back to the Stables. Along the way, you might even have to foil a pair of evil bank robbers who are caught up in the madness.
9-12 Years 13-18 Years 112 Pages
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Welcome to the Fabled Stables, a very special place where extraordinary creatures from all over the world come to live! Auggie is the only boy on the whole island, and it's his super important job to be the caretaker for these one-of-a-kind animals. He might get a little lonely sometimes, but he always has his trusty friend Fen, who is a bit of a stick-in-the-mud, but always there! Soon, Auggie discovers his job is even bigger than he imagined. He doesn't just care for the creatures at the Stables; he must also journey into the Wide World to rescue magical beings from danger. In this first exciting adventure, you'll meet Willa the Wisp, a glimmering creature being hunted by the sneaky Rooks. These bad guys want to use unique creatures for their own dark plans! Can Auggie and Fen protect Willa and bring her safely to the Fabled Stables before it’s too late? Join Auggie on a magical quest filled with bravery, friendship, and amazing creatures!
9-12 Years 13-18 Years 96 Pages
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