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Vanya and the Wild Hunt
- Narrator
- Safiyya Ingar
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 6 March 2025
- Run Time
- 6 hours 49 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for March 2026
Enter a world of enchanted books and monstrous secrets in Sangu Mandanna's magical fantasy. Vanya and the Wild Hunt is a gripping series opener filled with stunning illustrations by Kristina Kister. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, A. F. Steadman and Pari Thomson.
'Vanya is my new favourite neurodivergent fantasy heroine! A wondrous magical world, curious secrets and monsters from myths makes an exciting new fantasy adventure. I adored it!' - Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Vivi Conway and the Sword of Legend
Eleven-year-old Vanya Vallen can talk to books. But more importantly, the books talk back.
When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in legends, Vanya discovers that her parents have been keeping secrets, and that monsters do exist. Soon, she is whisked off to the enchanted school of Auramere, where she joins the ranks of archwitches and archivists.
Auramere is full of magic . . . and monsters. And the Wild Hunt is on the prowl. It’s up to Vanya to unmask its leader and stop them from destroying the only place she’s ever truly belonged.
Critics Review
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Vanya is my new favourite neurodivergent fantasy heroine! A wondrous magical world, curious secrets and monsters from myths makes an exciting new fantasy adventure. I adored it!
Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Vivi Conway and the Sword of Legend
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Weaving together myth and folklore from all over the world into a fabulous, fast-paced adventure, Vanya is a magical, page-turning read, full of twists and surprises!
Smriti Halls, internationally-bestselling author of I Love You Night and Day and Don't Call Me Sweet
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A spellbinding, charming, and inclusive fantasy that is sure to draw a rune of enchantment on your heart. Thrilling, funny, and suspenseful
Craig Kofi Farmer, author of Kwame Crashes the Underworld
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This jovial series opener . . . features all the hallmarks of an exciting magical school tale, including an enchanting setting, fantastical monsters, and intriguing magic systems
Publishers Weekly
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An engaging, well-developed introduction to a magical world
Kirkus
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This is a beautiful, inclusive work that’s also a terrific story. Highly recommended for middle grade collections
School Library Journal
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Truly captivating... the descriptions of the school and its setting are rich and detailed.. One of the greatest strengths of the book is its excellent representation of neurodivergence
BookTrust
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This is a thrilling read that sparks the imagination and makes you root for a relatable, likeable heroine
School Reading List
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This is a brilliant five star read
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Details
- Author
- Sangu Mandanna, illustrated by Kristina Kister
- Narrator
- Safiyya Ingar
- Duration
- 6 hours 49 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 March 2025
- ISBN
- 9781035022533
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Mythic fantasy / Myths and Legends fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures
Synopsis
Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for March 2026Enter a world of enchanted books and monstrous secrets in Sangu Mandanna's magical fantasy. Vanya and the Wild Hunt is a gripping series opener filled with stunning illustrations by Kristina Kister. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, A. F. Steadman and Pari Thomson.'Vanya is my new favourite neurodivergent fantasy heroine! A wondrous magical world, curious secrets and monsters from myths makes an exciting new fantasy adventure. I adored it!' - Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Vivi Conway and the Sword of LegendEleven-year-old Vanya Vallen can talk to books. But more importantly, the books talk back.When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in legends, Vanya discovers that her parents have been keeping secrets, and that monsters do exist. Soon, she is whisked off to the enchanted school of Auramere, where she joins the ranks of archwitches and archivists.Auramere is full of magic . . . and monsters. And the Wild Hunt is on the prowl. It’s up to Vanya to unmask its leader and stop them from destroying the only place she’s ever truly belonged.
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