What kind of rare animals do you think live in the Fabled Stables?

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What does it mean to be brave like Auggie?

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If you could have any magical creature as a friend, what would it be?

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Willa the Wisp

Name: Willa the Wisp
ISBN: 9781419742712

by Jonathan Auxier

Eight-year-old Auggie, caretaker of the Fabled Stables, goes on a magical adventure into a swamp to rescue a shy, unique creature called a wisp.

About This Book

One day eight-year-old Auggie Pound, the caretaker of the rare animals in the Fabled Stables, ventures into the swamp to save a new rare creature, the wisp.

Concepts

Empathy & Kindness Fear & Bravery Resilience & Perseverance Curiosity & Wonder Fantasy & Magic Animals Adventure

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Wonderlit Review

Willa the Wisp introduces readers to Auggie Pound, a young caretaker of extraordinary creatures in the Fabled Stables. When a new, rare wisp needs rescuing from a swamp, Auggie bravely steps up. This gentle fantasy adventure explores themes of responsibility and courage, making it a delightful read-aloud for younger children and an accessible chapter book for early independent readers. The story's emotional arc is one of mild challenge leading to a hopeful resolution, perfect for sparking imagination without being too intense.