Triona Murphy designs (unfortunately nonmagical) knitting patterns, which provided the inspiration for Peri’s unique magic in The Wandering Shop series. She lives near Portland, Oregon, with her husband and three kids in a house overflowing with board games and books. Visit her online at TrionaMurphy.com.James Firnhaber is an illustrator based in Philadelphia. His work draws on his love of mythology, magical realism, graphic novels, and traditional animation. When they’re not illustrating, James designs board games and helps run the Game Makers Guild of Philadelphia. Besides drawing and designing games, James loves discovering new music, baking bread, and spending time with their partner cooking, watching monster of the week shows, and exploring the city. Visit him online at JamesFirnhaber.com.

“The wonderfully rendered world feels cozily familiar but makes room for fresh ideas—magic manifested via knitting needles is a particularly charming detail. The other questing partners make for complex characters of their own, while Peri’s plight will especially appeal to any reader struggling under the weight of outsized expectations. A riveting read that reveals that there’s a hero—and a little magic—hidden in everyone.”

Triona Murphy designs (unfortunately nonmagical) knitting patterns, which provided the inspiration for Peri’s unique magic in The Wandering Shop series. She lives near Portland, Oregon, with her husband and three kids in a house overflowing with board games and books. Visit her online at TrionaMurphy.com.James Firnhaber is an illustrator based in Philadelphia. His work draws on his love of mythology, magical realism, graphic novels, and traditional animation. When they’re not illustrating, James designs board games and helps run the Game Makers Guild of Philadelphia. Besides drawing and designing games, James loves discovering new music, baking bread, and spending time with their partner cooking, watching monster of the week shows, and exploring the city. Visit him online at JamesFirnhaber.com.

“The wonderfully rendered world feels cozily familiar but makes room for fresh ideas—magic manifested via knitting needles is a particularly charming detail. The other questing partners make for complex characters of their own, while Peri’s plight will especially appeal to any reader struggling under the weight of outsized expectations. A riveting read that reveals that there’s a hero—and a little magic—hidden in everyone.”

Triona Murphy designs (unfortunately nonmagical) knitting patterns, which provided the inspiration for Peri’s unique magic in The Wandering Shop series. She lives near Portland, Oregon, with her husband and three kids in a house overflowing with board games and books. Visit her online at TrionaMurphy.com.James Firnhaber is an illustrator based in Philadelphia. His work draws on his love of mythology, magical realism, graphic novels, and traditional animation. When they’re not illustrating, James designs board games and helps run the Game Makers Guild of Philadelphia. Besides drawing and designing games, James loves discovering new music, baking bread, and spending time with their partner cooking, watching monster of the week shows, and exploring the city. Visit him online at JamesFirnhaber.com.

“The wonderfully rendered world feels cozily familiar but makes room for fresh ideas—magic manifested via knitting needles is a particularly charming detail. The other questing partners make for complex characters of their own, while Peri’s plight will especially appeal to any reader struggling under the weight of outsized expectations. A riveting read that reveals that there’s a hero—and a little magic—hidden in everyone.”