by Susan Cooper
First published 2005
When the magician's young apprentice, Simon, loses the puppet that is the star of the show, he is transported to the enchanting Land of Story to retrieve it. There, he encounters familiar fairy tale characters like Cinderella and Rumpelstiltskin, who warn him of the dangerous Fairy Queen, who has imprisoned the puppet. Determined to save the show, Simon must navigate this wondrous yet perilous realm, facing challenges and making unlikely allies along the way. In the end, Simon's bravery and quick thinking not only rescue the puppet but also reveal the true power of storytelling to connect us all.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, fairy-tale-retellings
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Land of Story
101 pages · Hardcover · Margaret K. McElderry Books