Based on the story that inspired The Hobbit, The Marvelous Land of Snergs follows orphans Pip and Flora, accidental magnets for trouble, who end up in a magical place far from what they know, where they come to rely on Gorbo, a clumsy, lovable Snerg, to guide them back to safety. As their journey winds them down paths full of mythical creatures such as cinnamon bears, Kelps, Wobsers, Crocopotomauses, and a wicked witch, Pip and Flora come to find where, or whom, to call home. Veronica Cossanteli's plentiful world-building paired with her knack for humor makes for a colorful read that gives readers a cozy, wondrous escape, and is a love letter to the boundless possibilities of childhood fantasy. For ages 8 and up.