Olaf and Essex
by Patti Calkosz
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Pub Date Oct 15 2024 | Archive Date Dec 12 2024
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Description
A fox and bear take on bumbling witch kidnappers and the NYPD’s Chief Magic Detector to protect a magical baby and the witches of New York.
In an alternate New York City, Olaf, a bear living in Central Park, accidentally scares away two witches. They leave behind a baby, whom they’d kidnapped to force the father—the NYPD’s Chief Magic Detector—to stop harassing the magical community.
Olaf’s mother died when he was just a cub, so his natural instinct is to protect the child. When he and his best friend Essex, a fox, find the presumed parents and attempt to return the baby, they witness the female witch, in a fit of pique, turn her husband into a frog.
Now Olaf and Essex must keep the baby safe, find the real mother, keep the magical baby away from her Magic Detector father, and avoid getting turned into frogs.
A Note From the Publisher
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Advance Praise
“This funny, sentimental, and heartfelt tale highlights the importance of family, multi-species or otherwise . . . entertaining and emotional . . . tugs at the heartstrings before it ends with a memorable denouement.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Will entertain children and adults alike . . . a beautifully warm and heartfelt story that will stay with readers long after they finish it.”—IndieReader
“Utilizes atmosphere, humor, and character to deliver a delightful and thrilling adventure . . . heartwarming and humorous . . . gorgeously penned with heartfelt dialogue . . . a captivating read filled with themes of bravery and friendship.”—Readers’ Favorite
“This delightful adventure introduces you to a cast of characters that are not just intriguing but masterfully crafted to draw you in deeper with every page.” —Midwest Book Review
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798990143388 |
| PRICE | $5.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 370 |
Links
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 1525142
Oh my goodness this book was adorable! How can you resist cute animals. This is a perfect for fall. My son didn’t want me to stop reading and flew through it in two sessions. It’s a great mix of cuteness, adventure, action, and found family.
Ariel R, Reviewer
I read this with my 9 year old. she was absolutely captivated by this story. She feel in love with the characters and backdrop of this book. 5 stars!
Farah G, Reviewer
I went into this book without too many expectations and very little foreknowledge, only to be completely charmed and captured by the story and its characters. It's not too much to say that this is a modern classic in the making.
Olaf the bear and Essex the fox overcome the tragedy in their own lives to form a fast friendship, and subsequently (and unexpectedly!) find themselves rescuing a magical baby from a pair of miscreants. But figuring out what to do with the baby afterwards is an entirely different matter...
Featuring a pair of witch sisters, some evil humans who hate magic, a wizard who is turned into a frog, a wise trio of trees, a misanthropic cat and a whole host of other supporting characters with charm and/or ill-intent, this book really is a must-read. Barring one element near the end which I felt was unnecessary, I feel that any readers life will be enriched by this story, which gave me ALL the feels.
Jessica S, Reviewer
This story was fun filled and action packed. I loved the characters in here - not just Olaf and Essex but the rest of the crew in the story as well.
This is a cute, cozy Fall read filled with talking animals, magic, and witches. The theme of family is riddled throughout the story. My daughter absolutely loved me reading this story to her and looking forward to the next book in the series!
Bailey D, Reviewer
I read this book with my 6 year old son and he ABSOLUTELY loved it! The bear was his favorite. Every page he was excited to find out what mischief was coming next! The illustrations were stunning as well.
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