{"product_id":"the-baker-and-the-bard-a-cozy-fantasy-adventure-paperback","title":"The Baker and the Bard: A Cozy Fantasy Adventure - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFern Haught\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor-artist Fern Haught weaves an enchanting, gentle fantasy tale of friendship, determination, and respecting nature in their debut graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Baker and the Bard\u003c\/i\u003e. Perfect for fans of The Tea Dragon Society, \u003ci\u003eLegends \u0026amp; Lattes\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAnimal Crossing\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJuniper and Hadley have a good thing going in Larkspur, spending their respective days apprenticing at a little bakery and performing at the local inn. But when a stranger makes an unusual order at the bakery, the two friends (and Hadley's pet snake, Fern) set out on a journey to forage the magical mushrooms needed to make the requested galette pastries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlong the way, Juniper and Hadley stumble across a mystery too compelling to ignore: Something has been coming out of the woods at night and eating the local farmers' crops, leaving only a trail of glowy goo behind. Intent on finally going on an adventure that could fuel their bardic craft, Hadley tows Juniper into the woods to investigate. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat started as a simple errand to pick mushrooms soon turns into a thrilling quest to save some furry new friends--and their caretaker, a softspoken little fey named Thistle--who are in danger of losing their home.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFern Haught\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, illustrator, and adjunct professor based in Cleveland Heights, OH. They love crafting stories incorporating queer characters and their relationships, often set in magical worlds. Their two cats, Binx and Honey, are often looking over their shoulder while they work, and do a great job of being honorary co-authors. When they aren't creating books they decorate cookies at a local bakery and do background painting for games. \u003ci\u003eThe Baker and the Bard\u003c\/i\u003e is their debut graphic novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 8.43 x 5.91 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 05, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748788764960,"sku":"9781250828514","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fa804b32aabe2ffba4f6483fafccef2e_a4583b4a-8a5b-4a09-b0f8-ceccb49b54b0.webp?v=1779916141","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-baker-and-the-bard-a-cozy-fantasy-adventure-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}