The Baker and the Bard: A Cozy Fantasy Adventure (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781250828514)

Author-artist Fern Haught weaves an enchanting, gentle fantasy tale of friendship, determination, and respecting nature in their debut graphic novel, The Baker and the Bard. Perfect for fans of The Tea Dragon Society, Legends & Lattes, and Animal Crossing.

Juniper and Hadley have a good thing going in Larkspur, spending their respective days apprenticing at a little bakery and performing at the local inn. But when a stranger makes an unusual order at the bakery, the two friends (and Hadley's pet snake, Fern) set out on a journey to forage the magical mushrooms needed to make the requested galette pastries.

Along the way, Juniper and Hadley stumble across a mystery too compelling to ignore: Something has been coming out of the woods at night and eating the local farmers' crops, leaving only a trail of glowy goo behind. Intent on finally going on an adventure that could fuel their bardic craft, Hadley tows Juniper into the woods to investigate.

What started as a simple errand to pick mushrooms soon turns into a thrilling quest to save some furry new friends--and their caretaker, a softspoken little fey named Thistle--who are in danger of losing their home.

Author: Fern Haught
ISBN-10: 1250828511
ISBN-13: 9781250828514
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Language: English
Published: 03/05/2024
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 8.43h x 5.91w x 0.71d

Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2023
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2024
Booklist 02/01/2024 pg. 47
School Library Journal 03/01/2024 pg. 94