Get into the Christmas spirit with “Mugglywump and The Elves”, a beautifully illustrated children's book by EJ MacPhee. This first edition paperback has 52 pages and is perfect for children aged four to 12. The book is signed by the author and features artwork by EJ Scalise. The story follows Mugglywump, a lovable gnome, as he embarks on a magical adventure to try to be one of Santas's elves. This fairy tale is filled with fantasy, bedtime story elements and a lesson in expectations, making it a great addition to any child's book collection.

A special edition this year is “Mugglywump Stories - Three books in One”. This collection of Mugglywump stories is perfect for children who love action, magic and fantasy. This hardcover or softcover book features large print and has a total of 108 pages. The book is for children between the ages of four to 12. It includes all three Mugglywump books: “The Curious Gnome”, “The Golden Egg” and “The Elves”.

EJ also has a series of young adult books. The newest one is an updated version of his first short story, “Odie the Innkeeper”. It takes place in EJ’s fantasy world of Armonia. It’s a great companion to another heartwarming short story, “Foundling”.

If your young adult readers read epic fantasy novels, his Armonia duology, including “Ponti and Arthus” is also available at the gift shop. It starts in a small-town inn and ends in the lair of an evil master wizard. Follow two groups of adventurers: 1.) Four amazing female warriors and 2.) A Troika of misfits in a gnome wizard, a dwarf king and a ne’er-do-well human. Separately, they are incredible. Together they are a force. But the hero is a surprise!

Local Author Ed Mclaughlin writes under the pseudonym EJ MacPhee and illustrates them as EJ Scalise. Ed and his wife, Kathy, are 24-year residents of SaddleBrooke. He has been writing young children’s and young adult books for over 15 years. All can be purchased at the SaddleBrooke Gift Shop, Amazon, Barnes and Noble or eBay.

All books purchased in the gift shop are signed by the author and can be personalized. Happy Reading!

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