The Prince of Yorsha Doon

Author:

Andrew Peterson

Illustrator:

Kristina Kister

Published by:

Waterbrook

First Published:

13 Aug 2024

Ideal for readers aged

6-9y

My Review

Bright, colourful, and a little bit on the crazy side, this picturebook is a great introduction to the world of Wingfeather. Based on the spin-off story of the same name in 'The Wingfeather Tales', it brings to life Safiki, a child loner whose love of freedom actually has left him living a lonely life. In teaming up with Oskar Reteep, a strange and quirky old professor whose speech is peppered with bizarre and giggle-worthy quotes from old books, he discovers the value of friendship and being known. It's a super fun book, and has Peterson's signature mix of crazy imagination laced with kindness, love and wisdom written all over it! This is a great independent read for children already familiar with Wingfeather but unable to read the books independently yet, as well as those new to the series.

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Read my review of 'On the Dark Sea of Darkness' to find out more about The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson to find out more about Aerwiar, the fantasy world in which this new picture book is set.

Publisher Review

Featuring all-new illustrations, this captivating story recounts the origins of one of the most popular heroes from Andrew Peterson's beloved Wingfeather world—originally published in Wingfeather Tales, now adapted for younger readers! The Prince of Yorsha Doon tells the story of Safiki—already beloved by thousands of Wingfeather fans—as he emerges from his life of solitary freedom and becomes an accidental hero. Life on the streets of the bustling and mysterious city of Yorsha Doon can be hard, but Safiki loves being independent, free from the complications of personal relationships. But when he bumps into a very strange stranger who’s being far too conspicuous with the valuable book he’s carrying, Safiki finds himself at the center of a noble but foolhardy rescue and discovers that he can be braver than he imagined—and that friendship might be worth the risk after all.