The Book of Murmurs

Purwin (Idle Women on the Water) chronicles the adventures of a young human girl as she traverses a magical world of strange creatures and uncharted dangers to find her parents in this intrepid graphic novel. Little Moon wakes from a nightmare about the Shenk—a ghostly, ever-watchful, multi-appendaged entity—to find that the monster exists both in her dreams and IRL. When the Shenk abducts her parents, Little Moon resolves to rescue them, using the wisdom of a beloved bedtime volume to guide her: “Not all stories are spells, but all spells are stories.” While searching town for clues, Little Moon is abruptly transported by an enigmatic witch to a magical dimension. There, Little Moon procures otherworldly allies, including an orange, bunny-like creature named Goblin and an enchanted talking hat. As the trio wander the abundant Glassmoor forest, the secret Mushroom Library, and a mysterious ethereal mist, Little Moon uncovers secrets about her previously unknown witch heritage. Atmospheric and beguiling, this lush fantasy adventure—rendered in chimerical watercolor and colored pencil— considers themes of grief and identity as its fearless protagonist combats monsters both outward and within. Characters are depicted with various skin tones. Ages 12–up. (Mar.)