{"product_id":"the-story-of-gumluck-the-wizard-book-one-9781797234106","title":"The Story of Gumluck the Wizard: Book One","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe acclaimed chapter book is now in paperback! Meet Gumluck, everyone's favorite wizard, in this delightfully silly series by \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Adam Rex.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eA\u003ci\u003e Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Picture Book of 2023 \u003cbr\u003e A 2023 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e FIVE STARRED REVIEWS!  \u003cbr\u003e \"Adorable.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e \"Readers will fall in love with [Gumluck].\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e \"Silly and heartfelt.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e \"[A] spellbinding read.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e \"Here's a tale to treasure.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is a story about magic, if you like that kind of thing. It is also a story about a ghost with amnesia, an unpopular fairy, an ungrateful little town, and an extremely wise and helpful raven (who happens to be a pretty talented storyteller). But mostly, it is about a friendly little wizard who lives inside a big hill and really, really, really wants to be a hero. His name is Gumluck, and he is a bumbling noodlehead. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this tall tale about a short wizard, celebrated author Adam Rex proves once and for all that the biggest heroes often come in the smallest nightgowns. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA NEW CHAPTER BOOK CLASSIC: With simple sentences and glorious black-and-white illustrations, this series hearkens back to classic chapter books and is perfect for newly independent readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e FANTASTICAL FUN: This imaginative tale combines a lighthearted mix of fantasy and fairytale elements, making it perfect for young fans of wizardry and magic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e FAVORITE AUTHOR: Adam Rex is an acclaimed \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling children's book creator and winner of countless state list awards. He is known for his funny and smart stories, including \u003ci\u003eOn Account of the Gum\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e School's First Day of School\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more. His first chapter book series is a zany caper with heart and humor across every page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of Adam Rex \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents and grandparents seeking funny children's book series \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Teachers and librarians looking for engaging children's fantasy and magic books \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone looking for fantasy chapter books \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Readers who enjoy Tracy West's Dragon Masters series, the Unicorn Academy series, and Magic Tree House books \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781797234106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.13h x 5.50w x 0.44d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e520299 \/ Story of Gumluck the Wizard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Adam Rex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45078854828213,"sku":"9781797234106","price":6.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_b99fb2ed-bf69-4c60-8663-b1abcbdb2a61.jpg?v=1738681879","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-story-of-gumluck-the-wizard-book-one-9781797234106","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}