MapMaker [Hardcover]

From Lisa Moore Ram?e, author of the Walter Honor AwardwinningA Good Kind of Trouble,comes her debut middle grade fantasyan absorbing, imaginative adventure about a Black boy who has the magical ability to bring maps to life. Perfect for fans ofTristan Strong Punches a Hole in the SkyandA Tale of Magic.

When Walt and his family relocate to Blackbird Bay, Walt thinks its the most boring place on earth. While his twin sister, Van, likes to spend her time skateboarding, Walt prefers to hide out in his room and work on his beloved map world, Djaruba. But shortly after their arrival, Walt discovers something extraordinary: He has the ability to make maps come to life.

Suddenly his new hometown doesnt seem so boring after all. And when a magical heirloom leaves Walt, his new friend Dylan, and Van, stranded in the fantastical world that Walt created, hell need to harness his new power to get them home.

But things are changing. People have gone missing, and its clear that a malevolent rival to the kingdoma fellow mapmakerhas nefarious plans for Walt. If hes not stopped soon, Djaruba could become nothing but a shadow of itself or, worse, gone forever. And if a mapmaker can destroy one world, could Earth be next?

• Black Boy Magic:Walt’s greatest passion is drawing maps. He never imagined his creativity was a superpower that could bring entire worlds to life—or put them in peril.
• Trapped in a Fantasy World:When Walt, his twin sister Van, and their new friend Dylan get stranded in Djaruba, they’re in a world of his own making. But getting home is much harder than drawing a new map.
• Dragons for Kids:Djaruba is filled with incredible creatures, including race-ready dragons. But a rival mapmaker has been making some dangerous changes to Walt’s creation.
• Coming of Age Fantasy:To save the worlds he loves, Walt must learn to be tlC.