Wayfinders, Bryan Chick
Wayfinders, Bryan Chick
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Wayfinders

Author: Bryan Chick

Narrator: Jeanette Illidge

Unabridged: 8 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/12/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

From the author of the bestselling Secret Zoo series, Wayfinders is a delightful tale of a father and daughter who set out on a quest to save a group of fairy-tale creatures.Between school and family drama, Chloe has more than enough on her plate.But when a giant literally crashes into her house—not to mention the mermaid in the bathtub and the unicorn in the barn—Chloe and her dad find themselves on a wild adventure to save a group of fairy-tale creatures and help return them to their home.To do so, they must find a way to reopen a secret portal to a magical world while preventing others from taking the magic for themselves. Chloe and her dad must be brave, work together, and face their biggest fears, or they risk losing their magical new friends forever.Wayfinders introduces a brand-new world of enchantment and adventure, perfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Crenshaw, and When You Trap a Tiger.

About Bryan Chick

Bryan Chick is the author of the acclaimed Secret Zoo series, which has sold nearly one million copies. He lives with his wife and four children in Clarkston, Michigan.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rita on May 15, 2024

1.5* I was given an ARC by Blackstone Publishing through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! Well. Unfortunately, I'm quite disappointed I won't lie. This really sounded like a fun middle grade book but it was very much not that. I felt mostly sad, anxious and/or uncomfortable whil......more

Goodreads review by Therearenobadbooks on December 28, 2023

4.5 Ok, This is a fun read indeed, I couldn't put it down. And to read it with a buddy aloud makes it even better when the excitement comes through and we start reading faster and louder, already standing up because there's a lot of fun action. The author creates a very fun dynamic with a father who......more

Goodreads review by Court on March 05, 2024

This was such an easy read and full of surprises. We have our main character who is  grieving and struggling with big events in her life, and conflict between her parents. We have a character struggling with mental illness, and how it impacts them and the people in their life. Then we get the addition......more

Goodreads review by Amy on February 24, 2024

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC of Wayfinders by Bryan Chick and Blackstone Publishing. The review of this book is my opinion. This middle-grade story is full of fantasy, adventure, and how a young girl overcomes her grief over a much-beloved horse. Chloe's world is upended when she discovers a......more

Goodreads review by The Keepers of the Books on May 21, 2024

After biracial Chloe’s mother goes to take care of an ailing parent, her father and her have trouble seeing eye to eye. Grieving the loss of her horse and her equestrian hobby, Chloe is struggling with her overprotective father, her OCD, and her anxiety. One night, a giant, mermaid and unicorn appea......more


Quotes

“An action-packed and breathless story about teamwork…The story should appeal both to animal lovers and a broader audience.” Publishers Weekly on the Secret Zoo series

“A modern-day fantasy adventure packed cover to cover with wide-eyed wonder.” Midwest Book Review on the Secret Zoo series

“Chick balances this madcap adventure with earnest emotion, and sensitively explores living with family members managing mental illness.” Publishers Weekly

“This contemporary middle-grade fairy tale is given a lively performance by Jeanette Illidge…Listeners will cherish the sweet connections Chloe makes with each member of her traveling party and her dad.” AudioFile


Awards

  • YA Books Central Pick
  • Kobo Pick