{"product_id":"story-of-gumluck-and-the-portrait-thief","title":"Story of Gumluck and the Portrait Thief","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe story of Gumluck continues! Dive into the artfully funny fourth installation in the critically acclaimed chapter book series from \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author Adam Rex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe queen's portrait has been stolen from the museum. Who took it? The terrible troll? The prideful prince? The raiding raccoon? Gumluck the Wizard, his faithful friend Helvetica the Raven, her three clever chicks, and Butterscotch, the little ghost who haunts Gumluck's hair, are on the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGumluck is a wonderful wizard, but sometimes he spoils his spells—like when he tries to make a painting but ends up making a monster by mistake!—and that spells trouble. Will Gumluck and his friends catch the thief? There's only one way to find out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith delightful illustrations and a lighthearted mix of fantasy and fairytale elements, this madcap romp celebrates the artist in each of us as everyone's favorite bumbling noodlehead does his best to save the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJUST RIGHT FOR NEW READERS: With simple sentences, engaging illustrations, and big themes explored with humor and heart, this series is the perfect choice for newly independent readers who love magical tales.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSTARRED REVIEWS: The Gumluck series is a hit with kids and critics alike! The first book, \u003ci\u003eThe Story of Gumluck the Wizard\u003c\/i\u003e, has received five starred reviews:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Adorable.\"—\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Readers will fall in love with [Gumluck].\"—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Silly and heartfelt.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"[A] spellbinding read.\"—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Here's a tale to treasure.\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFAVORITE AUTHOR: Adam Rex is an acclaimed \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling children's book creator and winner of countless state list awards. He is known for his funny and smart stories, including \u003ci\u003eOn Account of the Gum\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e School's First Day of School\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more. The Gumluck books, his first chapter book series, are zany capers with heart and humor across every page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Adam Rex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents and grandparents seeking a funny early chapter book series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers and librarians looking for engaging fantasy and magic books for emerging readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for fun-filled fantasy chapter books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders who enjoy Chris Colfer's \u003ci\u003eA Tale of Magic\u003c\/i\u003e series, the Unicorn Academy series, and \u003ci\u003eMagic Tree House\u003c\/i\u003e books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44217581764701,"sku":"9781797240367","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.chroniclebooks.com\/products\/story-of-gumluck-and-the-portrait-thief","provider":"Chronicle Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}