About This Book
Sometimes, miracles are born from heartbreak.
Sometimes, the least likely person becomes the greatest hero.
The Improbable Wonders of Moojie Littleman is a magical coming-of-age tale of love, resilience, and the boundless heart of a boy who refuses to accept limits. Winner of 24 awards, Robin Gregory's luminous debut blends history, mysticism, and humor in an unforgettable journey.
★★★★★ "There is so much wit, wisdom, light, warmth and tenderness (and sometimes unbearable sadness) in this superbly written book."
★★★★★ "The book's mysticism is lucidly presented, and its magical realism is effective, moving, and heartening. A lively, original take on a story of a boy with more limits—and more magic—than most." ~ KIRKUS REVIEWS
★★★★★ "In the great tradition of children's protagonists who subvert the adult world, Robin Gregory delivers a spellbinding narrative brimming with intriguing concepts that engage both heart and mind." ~ BOOK VIRAL
At the end of the 1800s, on the rugged California coast, Moojie Littleman begins life abandoned—first by his birth parents, then by fate itself. Disabled and unwanted, he is left in the care of a stern grandfather on a lonely farm, where a deaf cat and an arthritic horse are his only companions.
But Moojie is no ordinary boy.
High in the mountains, he encounters a mysterious clan of outcasts—otherworldly beings known as the Hostiles. Hunted and feared by settlers, yet living in harmony with the land, they see in Moojie a spark of power and call him "my lord." With them he learns magic, wisdom, and the dangerous cost of belonging.
As Moojie struggles with his broken body, a cold grandfather, and the haunting absence of his father, he also discovers friendship, first love, and the cruel tests of betrayal. Torn between two worlds—human and mystical—he must survive loss, earthquakes, and one final trial that will reveal his true destiny.
Step into Moojie's world of wonder, heartbreak, and miracles.
Begin the adventure today!
