Lost Evangeline: (A Magical Middle-Grade Fairy Tale about Love, Loss, and a Tiny Girl's Brave Journey to Find Her Family - For Kids Ages 7-10 in Grade

This captivating original fairy tale set in the world of The Puppets of Spelhorst and The Hotel Balzaar features an exclusive color illustration and gilded edges on the first printing.

When a shoemaker discovers a tiny girl (as small as a mouse!) in his shop, he takes her in, names her Evangeline, and raises her as his own. The shoemaker's wife, however, fears that Evangeline has bewitched her husband, so when an opportunity arises to rid herself of the girl, she takes it. Evangeline finds herself far from her adopted father and her home, a tiny girl lost in the wide world. But she is brave, and she is resourceful, and with the help of those she meets on her journey--including a disdainful and self-satisfied cat--she may just find her way again. Return to the magical land of Norendy in this third original fairy tale by renowned storyteller Kate DiCamillo, perfect for savoring alone or for reading aloud with someone you love. Graced with exquisite black-and-white illustrations by Sophie Blackall, this timeless story of a girl and her father will make you believe in the impossible.

Author: Kate DiCamillo
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 09/30/2025
Series: The Norendy Tales
Pages: 160
Weight: 1.25lbs
ISBN: 9781536225525


Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2025
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2025
Booklist 08/01/2025

About the Author
Kate DiCamillo is one of America's most beloved storytellers. She is a former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and a two-time Newbery Medalist. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up in Florida and now lives in Minneapolis.

Sophie Blackall is the acclaimed illustrator of more than forty-five books for young readers and a two-time Caldecott Medalist. Born and raised in Australia, she now lives in Brooklyn.