Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine in which we share a book that we are eagerly anticipating!
Publisher: Scholastic
Author: Maggie Stiefvater and Jackson Pearce
Release date: May 2015
Synopsis from Goodreads: From bestselling authors Maggie Stiefvater and Jackson Pearce comes an exciting new series full of magical creatures, whimsical adventures, and quirky illustrations.
Pip is a girl who can talk to magical creatures. Her aunt is a vet for magical creatures. And her new friend Tomas is allergic to most magical creatures. When things go amok—and they often go amok—Pip consults Jeffrey Higgleston’s Guide to Magical Creatures, a reference work that Pip finds herself constantly amending. Because dealing with magical creatures like unicorns, griffins, and fuzzles doesn’t just require book knowledge—it requires hands-on experience and thinking on your feet. For example, when fuzzles (which have an awful habit of bursting into flame when they’re agitated) invade your town, it’s not enough to know what the fuzzles are—Pip and Tomas also must trace the fuzzles’ agitation to its source, and in doing so, save the whole town.
Why I’m excited: As soon as I saw that Maggie Stiefvater had illustrated a book, I knew I wanted it. But then I read the description and I definitely wish I had this book RIGHT NOW. You’ve got a girl named Pip – great name – and magical creatures and a last name like Higgleston and adventure and things that burst into flame and this sounds SO. GOOD. And again, Maggie Stiefvater illustrated it. She’s such an amazing artist, whether she’s creating with words or colored pencil. I want this now. I hate that I have to wait half a year until I can read it. 😦
Im so excited for this book! I’m curious if Fountain Bookstore will have a cool pre-order edition like they’ve had with Maggie’s other books. Not sure, since it’s co-authored, but I’m hopeful 🙂
I hadn’t even thought of that! I hope so. 🙂
This definitely peaks my interest, not only because of Stiefvater, but also the combo of her and Jackson Pearce sounds wonderful! The premise looks full of humor and like a world I must check out. Great pick!!
Here’s my WoW: Zodiac
Such a great combo, right? I’m really looking forward to it.
Thanks for stopping by! Heading to check out yours now. 🙂
It has magical creatures, I’m in! Haha great pick!
My WoW
Naomi @The Perks Of Being A Bookworm
Right? Plus, it’s Maggie Stiefvater. We all know it’s going to rock.
Thanks for stopping by, Naomi! Heading to check out yours now. 🙂
This definitely sounds different and really interesting! I hadn’t heard of it before now so thanks for sharing! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Here’s my WoW!
Yay! Glad I could share.
Thanks for stopping by, Tracy! Heading to check out yours now. 🙂