Adam Jay Epstein

Andrew Jacobson

For fans of Warriors and The Magic Thief comes a magical adventure story about a street cat who's mistaken for a wizard’s familiar. When Aldwyn, a young alley cat on the run, ducks into a mysterious pet shop, he doesn’t expect his life to change. But that’s exactly what happens when Jack, a young wizard in training, picks Aldwyn to be his magical familiar. Finally off the tough streets, Aldwyn thinks he’s got it made. He just has to convince the other familiars—the know-it-all blue jay Skylar and the friendly tree frog Gilbert—that he’s the telekinetic cat he claims to be. But when Jack and two other wizards in training are captured by the evil queen, Aldwyn will have to use all of his street smarts, a few good friends, and a nose for adventure to save the day! And don’t miss the exciting sequel to this Indie Next List pick, The Familiars: Secrets of the Crown.

The Familiars

Prepare for the unfamiliar When every bit of human magic disappears suddenly from Vastia, it falls on the familiars—Aldwyn the telekinetic cat, Skylar the know-it-all blue jay, and Gilbert the gullible tree frog—to find the Crown of the Snow Leopard, an ancient relic that can reverse the curse. They learn that the only way to do this is by following in the paw prints of Aldwyn’s missing father, who went searching for the Crown several years earlier. This magical spirit trail extends into the Beyond, where our heroes encounter new enemies and danger, while Aldwyn learns about his mysterious past. Full of high-flying adventure and heartwarming friendships, Secrets of the Crown will make readers want to get even more familiar with The Familiars!

Secrets of the Crown

Can the familiars bring magic back to the queendom? Vastia is in a state of war. Led by the evil Paksahara, whose command of the Shifting Fortress gives her nearly unstoppable power, an army of undead animals is wreaking havoc on the queendom. With human magic still gone, it's up to the three prophesized familiars—Aldwyn, Skylar, and Gilbert—to capture the fortress and bring Paksahara down. But it won't be easy. The three familiars must embark on a quest to gather seven descendants of the most ancient and powerful animals in Vastia. And to make matters worse, Aldwyn finds a troubling scroll that causes him to doubt the very truth of the prophecy that guides them. With inventive magic, epic action, and laugh-out-loud humor bursting from every page, circle of heroes is an extraordinary adventure you won't want to see end.

The Familiars #3: Circle of Heroes

The familiars Aldwyn the cat, Skyler the blue jay, and Gilbert the tree frog are off on an all-new adventure in the series that Michael Buckley, bestselling author of The Sisters Grimm and NERDS series, says "combines the magic of Harry Potter and the adventure of Warriors." With inventive magic, laugh-out-loud humor, and a mysterious conspiracy that will take all the familiars' wits to unravel, Palace of Dreams is the familiars' most extraordinary adventure yet. Peace has returned to the queendom of Vastia. Paksahara has been defeated, and the three familiars Aldwyn, Skyler, and Gilbert are the heroes to thank. But when a birthday celebration at the palace goes dreadfully wrong, and Queen Loranella falls victim to a curse, it seems the familiars are the prime suspects. After narrowly escaping the palace dungeons, they'll have to embark on a quest to clear their names—a quest that will lead them across Vastia and even into the magical land of dreams.

Palace of Dreams

The Familiars. 3 romanzi in 1

The Familiars #2: Secrets of the Crown

Adam Jay Epstein and Andrew Jacobson, authors of the beloved Familiars series, ramp up the action in this space-age adventure that School Library Journal calls "a satisfying choice," perfect for fans of Star Wars and Percy Jackson. Zachary Night has been waiting his whole life for this moment. Like his family before him, he's finally headed to Indigo 8, a top secret training center where future Starbounders learn the skills to protect the galaxy. But being a Starbounder is no walk on the moon. No sooner has Zachary mastered the warp glove basics than a mission into space goes wrong and puts him and his new friends right in the line of fire. And when a plot to destroy Indigo 8 comes to light, Zachary will have to get back to Earth on his own and fast—before there's no Earth left to go back to. With the "winning combination of action and humor" (SLJ, starred review) that earned The Familiars an Indie Next List Pick and eight state award nominations, Starbounders is an out-of-this-world adventure that has surefire kid appeal.

Starbounders

In the first book of a new action-packed middle-grade trilogy by the bestselling author of The Familiars series, a young inventor and a group of treasure seekers plunder dungeons across a kingdom under threat.

Snared: Escape to the Above

Peter Chan

Kei Acedera

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Il cerchio degli eroi. The Familiars

«Che grande idea per un fantasy! Da tenere d'occhio.»Rick Riordan, autore di Percy Jackson e gli dèi dell'OlimpoLa magia non è più solo per i maghiUna minaccia si è abbattuta sul regno di Vastia: gli umani sono stati privati dei loro poteri magici dopo la terribile maledizione della perfida lepre Paksahara. L’unico modo per rompere l’orribile incantesimo è trovare la leggendaria Corona del Leopardo Bianco, un’antica reliquia perduta da tempo immemorabile. Ma se i maghi non possono disporre della magia, non resta che affidare l’arduo incarico ai loro famigli. In fondo, prima che gli uomini eleggessero re e regine, erano gli animali a governare il paese, facendo incantesimi e miracoli... Il gatto telecinetico Aldwyn, la saccente ghiandaia Skylar e Gilbert, la rana pasticciona, affronteranno quindi un nuovo avventuroso viaggio, che li porterà verso l’Oltre, alla ricerca del prezioso reperto. Insieme scopriranno che l’unico modo per salvare Vastia è seguire le tracce del padre di Aldwyn, scomparso anni prima proprio mentre cercava la Corona. Tra mille insidie e pericolosi nemici, l’ex gatto randagio si troverà così di fronte al suo misterioso passato...I famigli sono tornati. Il destino del regno è nelle loro zampe!Avventura, incantesimi e amicizia: la pozione magica del romanzo perfetto!The Familiars diventerà presto un film!Un grande bestseller internazionaleAdam Jay Epsteinha trascorso la sua infanzia a Great Neck, nello Stato di New York. Ha incontrato Andrew Jacobson a Los Angeles e da allora scrivono insieme per la TV. Il segreto della corona è il secondo capitolo della saga The Familiars, pubblicata in Italia dalla Newton Compton. Per saperne di più, visitate il sito www.thefamiliars.com. La Sony Pictures Animation sta lavorando a un film in 3D basato sulle avventure dei Familiars. Andrew Jacobsonè cresciuto nel Wisconsin. Ha incontrato Adam Jay Epstein a Los Angeles e da allora scrivono insieme per la TV. Il segreto della corona è il secondo capitolo della saga The Familiars, pubblicata in Italia dalla Newton Compton. La Sony Pictures Animation sta lavorando a un film in 3D basato sulle avventure dei Familiars.

The Familiars. Il segreto della Corona

A purple tapir named Gordon refuses to remain hidden and decides to stand out.

Have You Seen Gordon?

Snared: Escape to the Above is the first book in a new middle-grade fantasy adventure series from bestselling author Adam Jay Epstein. Chopping blades, scorpion nests, giant spiderwebs—no one makes traps better than Wily Snare. He has never seen the sun, or blue sky, or even his parents. Wily Snare lives underground, creating traps to keep treasure-seekers away from the gold in an ancient wizard’s dungeon. He spends his days mopping up giant slug slime, avoiding poison darts, and herding undead skeletons. It’s all he knows. Until an unusual band of adventurers—an acrobatic elf, a warrior with a magic arm, and a giant made of moss—successfully defeat Wily’s traps. And they want the ultimate treasure: Wily himself. His skills can help them invade every other dungeon in the kingdom. He might even aid their fight against the Infernal King, whose gearfolk and prisonauts terrorize the land. But for a boy who has never been outside, dungeons aren’t nearly as scary as the world above. Or an evil king who builds the trickiest traps of all . . . An Imprint Book “A heartfelt tale filled with whimsy, wonder, and magic... truly satisfying.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Funny, compassionate, and entertaining... Readers will be immersed into this dark yet humorous world filled with unique characters.” —School Library Journal “A fast-paced, refreshingly creative adventure that will thrill readers from the very first page.” —Shannon Messenger, New York Times bestselling author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series and the Sky Fall series “Fabulous characters and a unique mythology combine to create something really wonderful. Snared will ensnare you.” —Michael Scott, New York Times bestselling author of the The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series. “An imaginative blast of dungeon-crawling adventure with hilarious monsters and dastardly traps. Zany, heartfelt fun for everyone.” —Lou Anders, author of the Thrones and Bones series “Snared is chock-full of quirky characters, fantastic world building, and wild, hilarious adventure with every turn of the page. I loved it and kids will love it too!”—Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times bestselling author of Rump “Pure dungeon-crawling fun. Witty and page-turning, I never knew what cheerful mayhem was waiting just around the bend. I can’t recommend it enough.” —Zack Loran Clark, coauthor of The Adventurers Guild “A thrilling fantasy adventure full of humor and heart. Adam Jay Epstein has created a fun, magical world readers will want to stay lost in.” —Jeff Garvin, author of Symptoms of Being Human “Intruders in the dungeon! A lighthearted fantasy with a strong start.” —Kirkus “A fun and creative story with surprisingly deep plot twists.” —Booklist A Junior Library Guild Selection

A scuola di magia - Il segreto della corona - Il cerchio degli eroi - Il palazzo dei sogni 4 romanzi in 1 La magia non è più solo per i maghi! Aldwyn è un gatto randagio che vive alla giornata nella terra di Vastia. Mentre sta scappando dalle grinfie di un accalappiagatti, finisce in un negozio che vende famigli, animali con poteri magici che da sempre accompagnano maghi e streghe nelle loro avventure. Tra tanti animali, il maghetto Jack sceglie proprio lui e lo conduce a Stone Runlet, dove il potente mago Kalstaff guida una famosa scuola di stregoneria. Tra i suoi apprendisti ci sono anche una rana pasticciona, Gilbert, e una ghiandaia blu, Skylar, saccente e altezzosa. Vastia è in pericolo e solo i tre giovani eroi potranno salvarla. Quando i maghi verranno rapiti dalla perfida lepre Paksahara e privati dei loro poteri toccherà ai tre famigli partire per un’incredibile avventura. Dovranno trovare la leggendaria Corona del Leopardo Bianco, un’antica reliquia perduta da tempo immemorabile e mettersi sulle tracce del padre di Aldwyn, scomparso anni prima proprio mentre cercava la Corona. Tra mille insidie, pericolosi nemici e un’inquietante pergamena l’ex gatto randagio si troverà così di fronte al suo misterioso passato... Un grande bestseller internazionale tradotto in 14 Paesi Hanno scritto di The Familiars: «Trionfano l’amicizia e la lealtà, valori che contano quanto e più della magia.» Corriere Della Sera «Dopo aver letto questa avventura non vedrete l’ora che ne facciano un film.» «Una grande avventura con personaggi fantastici e tanto divertimento legato alla magia, scritto con uno stile davvero cinematografico.» Publishers Weekly ha trascorso l'infanzia a Great Neck, nello Stato di New York. Ha incontrato Andrew Jacobson a Los Angeles e da allora scrivono insieme per la TV. Il palazzo dei sogni è il quarto capitolo della saga The Familiars, pubblicata in Italia dalla Newton Compton. La Sony Pictures Animation sta lavorando a un film in 3D basato sulle avventure dei Familiars. Andrew Jacobson è cresciuto a Milwaukee, nel Wisconsin.

The Familiars. La saga completa

The Familiars series is a thrilling tale of magic and adventure perfect for fans of Erin Hunter's Warriors series. A wizard-in-training is nothing without a familiar, so it's lucky that Jack finds Aldwyn, a cat with a past but without a lot of magical experience. They'll have to learn fast and work together to save themselves, their friends, and the entire queendom of Vastia. An Indie New Voices Pick, The Familiars is soon to be a major motion picture directed by Sam Raimi of Spider-Man. Together for the first time, this collection includes: The Familiars The Familiars #2: Secrets of the Crown The Familiars #3: Circle of Heroes The Familiars #4: Palace of Dreams

The Familiars, Secrets of the Crown, Circle of Heroes, Palace of Dreams

The Familiars 4-Book Collection

Aldwyn, a street-smart alley cat, pretended he had telekinetic powers so young wizard Jack would chose him as a familiar. Aldwyn then learned that he and two other familiars—Skylar the blue jay and Gilbert the tree frog—were destined to undertake a perilous quest to defeat Paksahara, an evil hare who’d been familiar to the queen. In Circle of Heroes, the third book of The Familiars series for middle-grade readers, Paksahara and her undead animal army control the Shifting Fortress. Aldwyn and his friends have to recapture it to return magic to the queendom of Vastia. Fans of The Guardians of Ga’hoole series and Erin Hunter’s Warriors books will love the mix of humor, magic, and animal adventure story in Circle of Heroes by Adam Jay Epstein and Andrew Jacobson.

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