Sangu Mandanna is the critically acclaimed author of several fantasy novels for children, including Vanya and the Wild Hunt and Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom. She also writes cozy romantic fantasies for adults, like the bestselling The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Sangu lives in Norwich, a city in the east of England, and spends her spare time playing videogames and catching up on the many, many books she wants to read.

"This book will speak to you. Sangu Madanna has crafted a spellbinding, charming, and inclusive fantasy that is sure to draw a rune of enchantment on your heart. Thrilling, funny, and suspenseful, Vanya and the Wild Hunt is a contemporary folktale that contains some heartfelt messages of accepting oneself--fully--no matter what others think." - Craig Kofi Farmer, Coretta Scott King John Steptoe Award-winning author of Kwame Crashes the Underworld

★ "A compelling blend of folklore and adventure that will appeal to fans of B. B. Alston's Amari and the Night Brothers and Jessica Townsend's Nevermoor, this is a beautiful, inclusive work that's also a terrific story; highly recommended for middle grade collections." - School Library Journal

"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

"Magic abounds in this coming-of-age story about finding strength in the face of formidable odds... The vivid worldbuilding weaves characters from world mythology into a narrative that crackles with action." - Kirkus

'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

'Vanya is my new favorite 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

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Pub date: 2025-03-11

Length: 288 pages