The Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Written and Illustrated by Adam Rex
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, Kirkus Best Books of the Year, Amazon Best Book of the Year Ages 6-8, Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year, and an Amazon Editors’ Pick
★ “Rex deftly wraps big themes—friendship, honesty, justice, self-awareness—into an absurdly silly and heartfelt series launch chronicling a wee wizard’s quest to become a helpful hero.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
★“Gumluck is wise but guileless, clumsy but powerful, tender-hearted but superbly courageous. Readers will fall in love with him.” —School Library Journal, Starred Review
★ “Amid the fairy-tale action, Rex embeds heartfelt messaging about friendship, kindness, and gratitude that never gets sappy, and his pencil illustrations inject even more magic into this spellbinding read.” —Booklist, Starred Review
★“This whimsical story with an adorable protagonist and a strong message is a wonderful addition to the genre.” —Shelf Awareness, Starred Review
★“Rejoice, noodlehead fans! Here’s a tale to treasure.” —Kirkus, Starred Review