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Synopsis
Aunt May's funeral was strange, but things get stranger when fourteen-year-old Allie Thomas encounters Pettikin Periwinkle, a gnome with a love of sweets and a penchant for screaming, who is stranded on Earth after the death of its only Gatekeeper. To get Pettikin home, Allie must enlist the help of a powerful, yet unconventional, Guardian and prove to him that she has what it takes to be a Gatekeeper. With three alpacas to guide her, a month's supply of cookies, and zero training, she sets off with Pettikin through three secret realms. But there is a Contractor here working with the evil race of sslorcs to stop her. And on top of that, she just might be falling for the Guardian.
Is Pettikin appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A lighthearted middle grade fantasy about a girl who must help a stranded gnome return home while navigating magical realms, featuring mild peril from evil creatures. Contains themes of grief following a family member's death and a sweet, age-appropriate crush.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent.
Who'll love this
Readers who love quirky magical adventures with talking creatures, secret realms, and a girl discovering her own hidden powers will enjoy this fun quest.