A visually stunning, middle-grade classic in the making about Wicked
Nix, the foulest of the fairies
Mischievous woodland fairy Nix is up to no good. His beloved fairy queen
has gone away, leaving him with a very important job: He must protect
the forest from a most dangerous enemy--humans.
When a determined invader trespasses on his territory, Nix's skills are
put to the test as he invents several wicked tricks to chase the sorry
fellow away. But when his efforts don't go quite according to plan, it
becomes clear that this intruder--and this sprite--may not be at all
what they seem.
This gorgeous new fairytale by acclaimed author Lena Coakley, with
illustrations by rising illustration star Jaime Zollars, explores the
timeless bonds of family and the joy of finding home in unexpected
places.
"Wicked Nix is like any other fairy food--it is delightful; it will
cut you to the core. With humor and heartbreak, devastating loss and the
hope of connection, Wicked Nix is a meditation on the lies we tell
ourselves to protect ourselves, and the unexpected ways we might build a
family. A sharp, startling, wondrous story."
--Kelly Barnhill, Newbery medalist for The Girl Who Drank the Moon
"Sheer delight." --Kathy Stinson, author of Red Is Best and The Man
with the Violin
"Wicked Nix is a rare and enchanting book. Equal parts mischievous and
poignant--this story is destined to linger in the hearts of all readers
lucky enough to discover its magic. Easily the best fairy story I've
read in years."--Jonathan Auxier, NYT bestselling author of The Night
Gardener
