Vanya and the Wild Hunt
A magical fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of Rick Riordan
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Publisher Description
From the author behind The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, Sangu Mandanna’s magical adventure series for kids begins with Vanya and the Wild Hunt, with stunning illustrations by Kristina Kister. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, A. F. Steadman and Pari Thomson.
Eleven-year-old Vanya Vallen can talk to books. But more importantly, the books talk back.
When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in legends, Vanya discovers that her parents have been keeping secrets, and that monsters do exist. Soon, she is whisked off to the enchanted school of Auramere, where she joins the ranks of archwitches and archivists.
Auramere is full of magic … and monsters. And the Wild Hunt is on the prowl. It’s up to Vanya to unmask its leader and stop them from destroying the only place she’s ever truly belonged.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
After she accidentally defeats an ancient supernatural monster attacking her bookstore-owning parents, British Indian 11-year-old Vanya Vallen, who has ADHD and the ability to speak to rare self-aware books, discovers her family is part of a secret magical world. For her own safety, Vanya is sent to study at the hidden magical library known as Auramere, Archive of the Arcane, under the protection of Jasper Blackthorn, a family friend and a powerful archwitch. For Vanya, who because of her brown skin and excitable nature has never felt like she fits in, being at Auramere presents the opportunity to lose herself in novelty and information, and to make new friends. But Auramere has secrets and dangers, such as the threat of the unstoppable Wild Hunt, and immortal entities that prey on humankind. The somewhat rushed and predictable plot of this jovial series opener by Mandanna (Jupiter Nettle and the Seven Schools of Magic) features all the hallmarks of an exciting magical school tale, including an enchanting setting, fantastical monsters, and intriguing magic systems. Nuanced depictions of neurodivergent characters and how they move within a magical society add further depth. Ages 8–12.
