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May 17, 2025

10am – 6pm

Bohrer Park


Jonathan Auxier

Latest Title: The Vanished Kingdom: The War of the Maps
The Vanished Kingdom: The War of the Maps

From the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of The Night Gardener and Sweep, comes an epic middle-grade adventure—companion to Peter Nimble and his Fantastic Eyes and Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard—that will take readers to the very ends of the earth . . . and beyond

The War of the Maps is a breathtaking fantasy in the vein of His Dark Materials and The Last Battle that dares to give new answers to age-old questions—inviting readers of all ages to sail beyond the edges of the map into a world of magic, myth, and boundless adventure.

Since time before time, two opposing forces have been locked in an endless battle: It is the war between magic and reason—between what if and what is. And the victor will not just shape the future but the very nature of reality.

Peter Nimble and Sophie Quire have spent the last four years fighting to protect a world of magic from the insidious, unstoppable forces of “progress.” But, every day, the wonders that once surrounded them are vanishing. Lurking behind this transformation is a mysterious group called The League of Maps that seems to hold the answers.

As Peter and Sophie fight to untangle this mystery, they find themselves thrown into opposing sides of a vast war that stretches from the very beginning of humanity and into our present age.

About Jonathan Auxier

Jonathan Auxier is a New York Times best-selling author of strange stories for strange children — including the beloved “Vanished Kingdom” and “Fabled Stables” series. His spooky novel, “The Night Gardener,” was a Junior Library Guild selection, an ABA IndieNext pick, and winner of the TD Book Prize and ILA Book Award. His historical fantasy, “Sweep,” received six starred reviews, as well as the Governor General’s Award, Charlotte Huck Award and Sydney Taylor Award. His latest novel, “The Vanished Kingdom: The War of the Maps,” is available in stores now. He lives in Pittsburgh with his family and their adorable pet umbrella.

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