Olaf and Essex

by Patti Calkosz

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Book 1 of The Magic-Competents

Pub Date Oct 15 2024 | Archive Date Dec 12 2024

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Children's Fiction | Middle Grade | Sci Fi & Fantasy

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Description

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.

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...

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Advance Praise

“This funny, sentimental, and heartfelt tale highlights the importance of family, multi-species or otherwise . . . entertaining and emotional . . . tugs at the heartstrings before it ends with a memorable denouement.”—Kirkus Reviews

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

“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

“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

“This funny, sentimental, and heartfelt tale highlights the importance of family, multi-species or otherwise . . . entertaining and emotional . . . tugs at the heartstrings before it ends with a...