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by Patti Calkosz (Author), Xiao (Illustrator)
In an alternate New York City, a gentle bear and an anxious fox must navigate a world of magic to rescue a kidnapped baby from the clutches of a power-hungry witch.
When Olaf, a black bear with a heart of gold, stumbles upon a baby abandoned by two ill-intentioned witches in Central Park, he feels an overwhelming urge to protect the child. Joined by his best friend Essex, a clever fox, they embark on a thrilling quest to find her parents. But their mission quickly spirals into chaos when they discover that the infant possesses extraordinary powers that could tip the balance of magic in the Big Apple.
As they delve deeper into a supernatural world filled with danger and betrayal, Olaf and Essex face not only the ruthless witch Mabel Blackthornudder-who will stop at nothing to reclaim the infant for her own dark ambitions-but also challenges that threaten to tear their friendship apart.
With the NYPD's Chief Magic Detector hot on the case and Mabel's sinister plans of deception threatening to thwart them, the two friends must confront their differences and work together to save the baby.
With their friendship hanging in the balance and the lines between right and wrong becoming increasingly blurred, can Olaf find the inner strength to believe in himself and protect the child from dark forces? And, will Essex realize in time that loyalty to a friend is the most powerful weapon they have in their quest to protect the innocent?
