Olaf and Essex

by Patti Calkosz, Xiao (Illustrator)

Overview

A fox and bear take on bumbling witch kidnappers and the NYPD's Chief Magic Detector to protect a magical baby and the witches of New York.

In an alternate New York City, Olaf, a bear living in Central Park, accidentally scares away two witches. They leave behind a baby, whom they'd kidnapped to force the father—the NYPD's Chief Magic Detector—to stop harassing the magical community.

Olaf's mother died when he was just a cub, so his natural instinct is to protect the child. When he and his best friend Essex, a fox, find the presumed parents and attempt to return the baby, they witness the female witch, in a fit of pique, turn her husband into a frog.

Now Olaf and Essex must keep the baby safe, find the real mother, keep the magical baby away from her Magic Detector father, and avoid getting turned into frogs.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940185859940
Publisher:	Pretty Cool
Publication date:	10/15/2024
Series:	The Magic-Competents , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	17 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

As a child, Patti Calkosz would have loved to have been rescued by a talking fox and bear. Like many kids, she grew up in an environment where it didn’t feel safe to be her authentic self. She created a protective shell in which to hide, which led to deep unhappiness, social isolation, a self-perception of being “dull,” and escalating health problems.

Employing “alternative” healing practices later in life, Patti’s energy began to open up, unleashing her creativity. She loves making people laugh and writing about important social issues in an entertaining way.

Editorial Reviews

Will entertain children and adults alike . . . a beautifully warm and heartfelt story that will stay with readers long after they finish it.

IndieReader - N/A

Utilizes atmosphere, humor, and character to deliver a delightful and thrilling adventure . . . heartwarming and humorous . . . gorgeously penned with heartfelt dialogue . . . a captivating read filled with themes of bravery and friendship.

Readers' Favorite - K.C. Finn

Convincing backstories for both Olaf the bear and Essex the fox will have readers reaching for tissues . . . The villains serve to provide tension and keep the pages turning.

Readers' Favorite - P. Rosenthal

Sweet tale of the power of found family . . . Calkosz's charming adventure invites readers of all ages into a whimsical world where magic and reality intertwine. Xiao's black and white illustrations bring the story's animals to vivid life, making this heartwarming tale a delightful read for both children and the young at heart.

BookLife - N/A

This delightful adventure introduces you to a cast of characters that are not just intriguing but masterfully crafted to draw you in deeper with every page.

Midwest Book Review - Suzie Housley