Welcome to
A.B. Grant's Magical Adventures
Launching October 24th!
Scroll of the Gargoyle:
by A.B. Grant
Where magick whispers — heritage answers.
Haley Harper Price faces a dreadful summer. No eleventh birthday party, developers circling her home, her impossible-to-please mother is more distant than ever, and now, her father is ill.
She’s losing everything she loves.
Then Haley discovers a bejeweled gargoyle in the cellar — and a hidden scroll pointing to a long-buried Romani legacy that may hold the power to save Grudge Hollow, win her mother’s favor — even cure her father. But to find it, Haley must jaunt to Iceland with her brother, Stevo, and her best friend, Lúile,
in search of a mysterious crystal candy box.
Danger, delight, and wild imagination await as tricksters trap them, caves sing, and geysers launch them high into magickal realms. And when a vengeful warlock steals the box and retreats to his underground laboratory, their only hope lies with the Throwaways — a band of strange, discarded hybrimorphs
who know the warlock’s deadly labyrinth better than anyone.
Perfect for fans of Fablehaven, Nevermoor, and Serafina and the Black Cloak, The Candy Box is
a fast-paced middle grade fantasy filled with Nordic folklore, spooky riddles,
enchanted objects, unforgettable creatures, family secrets, and heart.
This artfully illustrated book features
premium cover art,
full-page black-and-white plates,
an intricate rendering of the otherworldly realm CiTioMiTh,
and original, artist-created ornamentation throughout.
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"A briskly magical story of hidden legacies, lore, enchanted objects, and Roma traditions. The menagerie of otherworldly, hybrid creatures will keep readers on their toes. Grant's prose is up-tempo, warm, and engaging–
and delivers on promises."
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The
BookLife Prize
Praise & Reviews
“A tantalizing book from the voice of a writer who knows how to tell a story.
Ms. Grant is on the brink of an exciting journey for herself and her readers."
—
Bill Thompson, editor of
Stephen King’s
Carrie
“Fun, haunting, and endearing. Immediately engaging and extremely imaginative. Filled with humor, despair, and heartfelt moments—really shines!”
—
Kristin McTiernan, author of
Black Magic's Prey
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Step into the worldI've created just for you
As an author who feels it’s just as important to escape the real world as it is to deal with it,
I invite you to set aside your troubles for a bit
and step into a world I’ve created
just for you.
About A.B.
A.B. Grant writes fantastical adventures for teens and tweens—books that grab you from the first page and won’t let go. Building worlds of magick, heart, and mystery, she creates places where readers can escape, explore, and belong.
She loves limericks, laughter, and wildflowers, and believes the best stories stay in your heart forever.
Photograph by Peyton Krause