The Story of Gumluck and the Heroes
Book Three
by Adam Rex
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Pub Date Apr 29 2025 | Archive Date Apr 29 2025
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Description
A hero fights for what is right! A hero's aim is true! Is the hero of this story like that? I don’t know. He is the kind of person who might turn you into a donut if he's thinking too hard about donuts. His name is Gumluck the Wizard, and he is on a Quest. Along the way he’ll discover singing goblins, unicorn magic, a possible ostrich that breathes definite fire, and three companions who are pretty sure they’re heroes already.
With delightful illustrations and a lighthearted mix of fantasy and fairytale elements, this third installment in the chapter book series starring Gumluck the Wizard is a hilarious tale for the reluctant hero in all of us.
FIVE STARRED REVIEWS FOR BOOK ONE!
- "Adorable."—Shelf Awareness, starred review
- "Readers will fall in love with [Gumluck]."—School Library Journal, starred review
- "Silly and heartfelt."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
- "[A] spellbinding read."—Booklist, starred review
- "Here's a tale to treasure."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
JUST RIGHT FOR NEW READERS: With simple sentences, engaging illustrations, and big themes explored with humor and heart, this series is the perfect choice for newly independent readers who love magical tales.
DYNAMIC DUO: This hapless wizard and his lovingly critical friend Helvetica the Raven are memorable characters young readers will love rooting for.
FAVORITE AUTHOR: Acclaimed children's book creator Adam Rex is known for his funny and smart stories. The winner of countless state list awards, Rex is the author of beloved books including, On Account of the Gum, Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, School's First Day of School, and many more.
Perfect for:
- Fans of Adam Rex
- Parents and grandparents seeking funny early chapter book series
- Teachers and librarians looking for engaging fantasy and magic books for emerging readers
- Anyone looking for funny, fantasy chapter books
- Readers who enjoy Chris Colfer's A Tale of Magic, the Unicorn Academy series, and Magic Tree House books
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781797214528 |
| PRICE | $14.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 144 |
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Featured Reviews
Carolyn C, Librarian
Charming, funny, magical and wonderful! I am sad that I have only just discovered Gumluck, but even without having read the first two books, I really enjoyed the story and some of the references to previous books. Adam Rex is a gifted author with a knack for comedy, and anyone who enjoys magic and humor will love the Gumluck series.
As I read, I couldn't help but connect the magical creatures with quirky personalities to those of T.J. Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea. I think teens who enjoyed TJ Klune would like this series, even if it is a middle grades series.
Ana V T, Reviewer
Very sweet! This time the Gumluck will go on a quest with other heroes, like D&D but knowing Gumluck as we do, we know that he won't let magical animals get caught, or hurt for the wrong reasons. This one has a lot of great characters and they even go to a Goblin Castle. We laughed a lot when Gumluck was surprised that his companions went along with his plan. The lesson is short and powerful, sometimes we want to please everyone, or do what we want, or do the right thing, but most of the time these are not the same. So happy to have read this arc.
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