Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures
Readers rate it 3.7 (58 on Hardcover)
241 pages · Released Sep 3, 2026 · Candlewick Press
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This Newbery Medal winner blends magical realism, humor, and heart as a cynical girl named Flora befriends Ulysses, a super-powered squirrel. The story deals gently with divorce and loneliness while celebrating kindness, imagination, and second chances. It's illustrated throughout, making it accessible and engaging for middle-grade readers who enjoy quirky adventures and emotional depth.
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A Book about 2 young children looking for wild adventures! A Book about 2 young children looking for wild adventures!
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- #uni
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Adventure
- Comics
- Juvenile Fiction
- Humor
- Family
- Spanish
- Middle-Grade
- Divorce
- Animal CPR
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ISBN 9780763660406 · Candlewick Press