Vanya and the Wild Hunt - by Sangu Mandanna (Hardcover)

About the Book

Amari and the Night Brothers meets Nevermoor in critically-acclaimed author Sangu Mandanna's enchanting middle grade fantasy, inspired by Indian mythology and British folklore, about a neurodivergent girl, a mysterious school, and a world of magical creatures.

Book Synopsis

From the bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches comes an action-packed, enchanting middle grade fantasy about a neurodivergent heroine, a mysterious school, and a world of magical creatures. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Roshani Chokshi.

"Thrilling, funny, and suspenseful." - Craig Kofi Farmer, Coretta Scott King John Steptoe Award-winning author of Kwame Crashes the Underworld

★ "Fast-paced and engaging... This is a beautiful, inclusive work that's also a terrific story." - School Library Journal

Eleven-year-old Vanya Vallen has always felt like she doesn't fit in. She's British-Indian in a mostly white town in England, her parents won't talk about their pasts, and she has ADHD.

Oh, and she talks to books. More importantly, the books talk back.

When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in fairytales, Vanya discovers that her parents have secrets, and that there are a lot more monsters out there. Overnight, she's whisked off to the enchanted library and school of Auramere, where she joins the ranks of archwitches and archivists.

Life at Auramere is unexpected, exciting and wonderful. But even here, there's no escaping monsters. The mysterious, powerful Wild Hunt is on the prowl, and Vanya will need all her creativity and courage to unmask its leader and stop them before they destroy the only place she's ever truly belonged.

Review Quotes

"This book will speak to you. Sangu Madanna has crafted a spellbinding, charming, and inclusive fantasy that is sure to draw a rune of enchantment on your heart. Thrilling, funny, and suspenseful, Vanya and the Wild Hunt is a contemporary folktale that contains some heartfelt messages of accepting oneself--fully--no matter what others think." - Craig Kofi Farmer, Coretta Scott King John Steptoe Award-winning author of Kwame Crashes the Underworld

★ "A compelling blend of folklore and adventure that will appeal to fans of B. B. Alston's Amari and the Night Brothers and Jessica Townsend's Nevermoor, this is a beautiful, inclusive work that's also a terrific story; highly recommended for middle grade collections." - School Library Journal

"This jovial series opener...features all the hallmarks of an exciting magical school tale, including an enchanting setting, fantastical monsters, and intriguing magic systems." - Publishers Weekly

"Magic abounds in this coming-of-age story about finding strength in the face of formidable odds... The vivid worldbuilding weaves characters from world mythology into a narrative that crackles with action." - Kirkus

'Weaving together myth and folklore from all over the world into a fabulous, fast-paced adventure, Vanya is a magical, page-turning read, full of twists and surprises!' - Smriti Halls, internationally bestselling author

'Vanya is my new favorite neurodivergent fantasy heroine! A wondrous magical world, curious secrets and monsters from myths makes an exciting new fantasy adventure. I adored it!' - Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Vivi Conway and the Sword of Legend

About the Author

Sangu Mandanna is the critically acclaimed author of several fantasy novels for children, including Vanya and the Wild Hunt and Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom. She also writes cozy romantic fantasies for adults, like the bestselling The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Sangu lives in Norwich, a city in the east of England, and spends her spare time playing videogames and catching up on the many, many books she wants to read.