Wabi: A Hero's Tale

A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • With rich characters and a captivating narrative, this young adult adventure story promises to leave readers contemplating the interconnectedness of all life.

“Wabi’s inquisitive and endearing personality will charm readers.”—School Library Journal, starred review

“Bruchac’s storytelling skills are on full display in this tale introducing an owl narrator . . . His tale agilely balances suspense, humor, and romance.”—Publishers Weekly

“It is a welcome addition to the growing genre of Native American fiction for teens.”—VOYA

Wabi was born an owl—a great horned owl who grew to become such a strong, confident creature that he was afraid of nothing. But now he is afraid. He fears that he might never win the heart of the girl he loves. Somehow, despite his own intentions, he has fallen in love with a human girl—a beautiful, headstrong, human girl. He turns himself into a human boy in order to woo her. But in doing so, Wabi opens himself up to unimaginable challenges. And so begins the adventure of his life—of the life he now understands he was born to live. A life that will include heartache, sacrifice, and epic battles before it can possibly also include love. Wabi is the exhilarating tale of a hero’s journey.