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Willa the Wisp by Jonathan Auxier
In a stable for one-of-a-kind creatures, a brave caretaker faces his first rescue: the elusive, luminous Willa. Willa the Wisp invites young readers into a cozy, creature-filled fantasy where wonder and courage go hand in hand.
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... stepping through a secret doorway into a perilous, creature-filled realm to set things right?
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis
If you loved how Auggie dives through the Fabled Stables’ doors to help Willa, you’ll relish Lucy and her siblings pushing past a wardrobe into Narnia to aid fauns, beavers, and a world under a witch’s spell. Like Auggie’s brave rescue, the Pevensies’ mission blends wonder with courage, turning a simple doorway into a grand adventure.
... gentle, heartwarming magic used to help others and build community?
Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch by Julie Abe
Auggie’s caring attempts to protect Willa and befriend unusual creatures echo in Eva’s cozy quest to use her small, quirky magic to aid a seaside town. If you enjoyed the warm, kind vibe of the Fabled Stables and Auggie’s big-hearted fixes, Eva’s tea, charms, and helpful spirit will feel like home.
... forming loyal bonds with fantastical creatures while going on bite-sized adventures?
The Ember Stone by Katrina Charman
Auggie bonding with Willa—and treating magical beings as friends to be protected—matches Tag the owl’s partnership with a brave squirrel and a tiny firehawk on a quest. If you liked the creature companionship at the Fabled Stables, this adventure’s team-up with a mythical bird will hit the same sweet spot.
... whimsical creatures showing up in our world and a kid using curiosity to help them?
Dragons and Marshmallows by Asia Citro
Just as Auggie figures out how to keep Willa safe, Zoey uses a journal, experiments, and lots of heart to care for an injured baby dragon in her barn. If the playful problem-solving and gentle magic of the Fabled Stables charmed you, Zoey and her cat Sassafras will, too.
... a dazzling new world full of oddball friends, living places, and jaw-dropping magical surprises?
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
If the Fabled Stables’ ever-surprising doors and meeting Willa filled you with awe, Morrigan’s leap into Nevermoor—complete with a wondrous hotel, a gigantic talking cat named Fenestra, and eccentric allies—delivers that same breathless delight as discoveries stack up around every corner.
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