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The Magic Library of Waterfall Way
The Magic Library of Waterfall Way by Julie Abe
by Julie Abe
  
First Editions Club Middle Grade Pick - August 2026

First Edition. Signed on bookplates.
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August 2026 Middle Grade Book Selection | First Editions Club

New York, NY: Bloomsbury Children's Books | Macmillan (August 25, 2026)

First Edition. Signed on a bookplate.

New in dust jacket.

This cozy middle grade fantasy about an unremarkable girl with a remarkable destiny is perfect for fans of Greenwild and Studio Ghibli.

This deluxe special edition features eye-catching patterned edges with sparkling magical books, allowing readers to step into the world of Waterfall Way!

The Alterran Empire hasn’t had an Unremarkable born in centuries . . . until Lyra Hunt. All Lyra wants is a guild to call home—preferably one with a library full of storybooks—but because of her cursed fate, nearly everyone has rejected her.

Then Lyra stumbles upon the secretive Guild of Scholars in the cozy little village of Waterfall Way. With their tight-knit community and magical Library, this might finally be the perfect place for her. To be accepted, though, she must recover the Scholars’ crystal, the source of their magic that was lost in a terrifying fire. With the help of a mischievous new furry friend, Lyra must brave the Library’s cursed halls.

Lyra may have an Extremely Unremarkable past, but she’ll do whatever it takes to find a guild—and a home—where she belongs.

Julie Abe writes heartfelt, whimsical stories for readers of all ages, including Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch, which was listed as a Best Middle Grade Book by Kirkus Reviews, NYPL, Bank Street, and Book Riot; Alliana, Girl of Dragons; Tessa Miyata Is No Hero; and Tessa Miyata Is So Unlucky, as well as the young adult novels The Charmed List and Our Cursed Love. www.julieabebooks.com • @julieabebooks

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