THE WONDERING EGG
"When we trace the origin of the word ‘fantasy,’ we discover that at least two of Anastasia's worlds converge. In both Spanish and English, ‘fantasía’ means ‘to make visible.’ This can be interpreted as revealing our inner world, depicting our external experiences, and creating universes in which our inner and outer worlds coexist and transform our lives. That is Pumbria. It is a place where words have been reborn, where adjectives and nouns with new sounds invite us to travel with Maddy and Oni back to a world of curiosity and hope. It's the kind of travel we need." - Julio Serrano Echeverría, Winner of the English PEN Award
“Fantastical, expressive, and creative, this book was a real treat to the senses. It brought the world of Pumbria to life, making me wonder what the next page would be about. It got my imagination going in a special way. There was a comforting coziness to the story, and a grounding feeling from the nature that was described. It felt unique, with ups and downs, and was a refreshing escape!! I would definitely recommend this book to someone who wants to experience a special, fantastical other world, with an exciting story, following the characters through their journey!” - Samya T.
The Tales of Pumbria is a spellbinding fantasy adventure that follows Maddy and Oni, two eight-year-olds who share an impossible secret: they’re dreaming of the same world. When they’re pulled into that very realm—an ancient land called Pumbria—they uncover a truth that will change everything.
Guided by an ancient nefelibum, a magical brush that can portal between dimensions, Maddy and Oni discover something astonishing—they are the last of an ancient race called the orchizians, long thought extinct after a betrayal by one of their own: Drezg. Now the tyrannical ruler of Pumbria, Drezg believes himself to be the final orchizian—until Maddy and Oni appear. Their survival has been carefully guarded by their protectors: Moon, a wise and giant owl; Cypress, the warrior angormuff; and Mino, the gentle gardener who raised them in the human world.
In The Wondering Egg, the third book of the captivating prelude fantasy series, Maddy and Oni journey deep into the Swallowing Forest on a desperate mission. Their beloved guardian, Cypress, is dying by the hands of defiled dust—a dark, parasitic substance that keeps victims alive while consuming their will and turning them into agents of Drezg. The only hope? A rare and mythical egg rumored to be hidden in the forest. To save Cypress, Maddy and Oni must brave the dangers that lurk within the Swallows.
As Maddy and Oni face monsters, unravel ancient prophecies, meet fascinating characters, and confront their fears, readers will be swept into a vivid world brimming with imagination, heart, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship in the face of darkness.
The lost dimension awaits, but do be wary, an epic is brewing.