The Magic Library of Waterfall Way

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A cozy middle grade fantasy pitched as Greenwild meets Kiki’s Delivery Service, in which a wandering young girl cursed with bad luck must save an enchanted library to find her forever home.

The Alterran Empire hasn’t had an Unremarkable born in centuries . . . until Lyra Hunt. All Lyra wants is a guild to call home—preferably one with a library full of storybooks—but because of her cursed fate, nearly everyone has rejected her.

Then Lyra stumbles upon the secretive Guild of Scholars in the cozy little village of Waterfall Way. With their tight-knit community and magical Library, this might finally be the perfect place for her. To be accepted, though, she must recover the Scholars’ crystal, the source of their magic that was lost in a terrifying fire. With the help of a mischievous new furry friend, Lyra will try to brave the Library’s cursed halls.

 Lyra may have an Extremely Unremarkable past, but she’ll do whatever it takes to find a guild—and a home—where she belongs.

- EARLY REVIEWS -

"An enchanting love letter to libraries, magic, and anyone who has ever felt ordinary in an extraordinary world, THE MAGIC LIBRARY OF WATERFALL WAY is sure to delight avid and reluctant readers alike. Fierce bookdragons, magical mysteries, and a heroine that's a joy to root for meant I inhaled this whimsical adventure in one sitting. I'm already eager to return to Waterfall Way!" - Rebecca Mix, New York Times bestselling author of The Mossheart's Promise duology

“A magical adventure that opens the door into a brilliant new world!”
- Jessica Day George, author of Dragon Slippers

"A whimsical and fun story set in an enticingly original world. Lyra’s journey is a timely reminder that though the world may underestimate us, we should never underestimate ourselves.”
- Alyssa Colman, author of THE GILDED GIRL and WHERE ONLY STORMS GROW

“A magical adventure that opens the door into a brilliant new world!”
- Jessica Khoury, author of the SKYBORN series

"A spellbinding adventure with magic, heart, and a determined heroine you can’t help but cheer for. This book belongs on the shelf of every middle-grade reader who dreams of finding their place in the world!"
-Karina Evans, author of Millie of the Manor

"A captivating love letter to both the power within books and the power within ourselves, this fantastical adventure is nothing short of Extremely Remarkable."
- Justine Pucella Winans, award-winning author of The Otherwoods and Wishbone

"Julie Abe once again delivers a wonderfully imaginative magical world that shimmers with heart and hope. Courageous Lyra and her charming sidekick are unforgettable, and this can't-miss tale dives even deeper with questions of belonging, truth, and who holds the keys to both."
-Tracy Badua, author of GHOUL SUMMER

"THE MAGIC LIBRARY OF WATERFALL WAY is an utterly charming, magical tale of a book that will pull readers into a fairy tale world of quests and mystery. Full of whimsy, found family, and most importantly, an adorable sable, this book whisked me along from the very beginning as I followed Lyra on her adventure to find the true meaning of home.”
- Van Hoang, author of AUNTIE Q'S GOLDEN CLAWS NAIL SALON"

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