Nell of Gumbling: My Extremely Normal Fairy-Tale Life

By Emma Steinkellner

Book Overview

Seventh grade is no fairy tale. From the bestselling author of Okay Witch comes an utterly enchanting graphic novel-diary hybrid about a twelve-year-old girl living an ordinary life in a magical land...disappointment, friend drama, adventure, mystery, and all

To everyone else, the Magical Land of Gumbling is something out of fairy tales. But to Nell Starkeeper, it's just home. Sure, the town community center might be a castle, her dads run a star farm, and her best friend Myra is a fairy, but Nell is much more interested in finding out if she'll get the seventh grade apprenticeship of her dreams with world-famous artist Wiz Bravo.

She's pretty sure her entire life has been RUINED when she's instead matched with boring old Mrs. Birdneck in the town archives. And of course her perfect rival Leabelle gets to work with Wiz, and mean girl Viola won't let Nell forget it. Meanwhile, suddenly Myra seems more into hanging out with Leabelle and saving the town from some weird strangers who keep talking about turning Gumbling into a fancy resort than being friends with Nell anymore. Can Nell find a way to save everything that makes her world magical, while figuring out where she belongs in it?

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593570669
• ISBN13: 9780593570661
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Labyrinth Road
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Whimsically Adventurous

This darling graphic novel did not disappoint! From the author of “The Okay Witch” comes the comic-strip style journal of “Nell of Gumbling.” She’s a twelve year old artist with big dreams and a big heart. Nell’s dreams are crushed when she is apprenticed to, not the towns artist, but to Mrs. Birdneck, the lore keeper. Nell, her siblings, and her gaggle of friends learn important lessons about history, friendship, and authenticity, all while on a big adventure that includes saving the town of Gumbling! Whimsical, adventurous, with lovely illustrations, it was the perfect read with a cup of tea and an apple cider candle. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Age 10+