Socks & Secret Quests

“The wonderfully rendered world feels cozily familiar but makes room for fresh ideas—magic manifested via knitting needles is a particularly charming detail. The other questing partners make for complex characters of their own, while Peri’s plight will especially appeal to any reader struggling under the weight of outsized expectations. A riveting read that reveals that there’s a hero—and a little magic—hidden in everyone.” – Booklist
“With its magical items and roving adventurers, the worldbuilding in Murphy’s debut will appeal to fans of tabletop role-playing games. A spirited tale of fiber arts and hard-won friendship.” – Kirkus Reviews
“An action-filled romp, perfect for young Dungeons & Dragons fans.” – School Library Journal
“A tale of high adventure, magic, and friendship! A must-read!” —Jessica Day George, New York Times bestselling author
“With clever characters, an intriguing world, and quick pacing, Socks and Secret Quests is a novel about the ultimate group project: saving the kingdom from an evil wizard. For the fantasy nerds and the knitters alike, Triona Murphy’s joyful debut celebrates the magic of making things. I loved it.” —Jodi Meadows, knitter and New York Times bestselling author of Bye Forever, I Guess and coauthor of My Lady Jane
“A whirlwind adventure full of delightful characters, compelling choices, and magics large and small!” —Deva Fagan, author of A Game of Noctis
“Cozy and quest-filled, this is a story I loved getting lost in! Peri is the perfect heroine, and it was a joy watching her magic knit her adventurous group of friends together.” —Ryan Graudin, author of The Girl Who Kept the Castle
“A charming adventure told at a sizzling pace, Socks & Secret Quests seamlessly knits together a lovable band of heroes with a twisty, action-packed plot. I mean, enchanted sweaters, sinister wizards, fireball spells, and wandering shops—what more could any fantasy fan ask for? Young readers will want to follow Peri and her trusty knitting needles everywhere!” —Jessica Khoury, author of The Mystwick School of Musicraft

Triona Murphy designs (unfortunately nonmagical) knitting patterns, which provided the inspiration for Peri’s unique magic in The Wandering Shop series. She lives near Portland, Oregon, with her husband and three kids in a house overflowing with board games and books.

James Firnhaber is an illustrator based in Philadelphia. His work draws on his love of mythology, magical realism, graphic novels, and traditional animation. When they’re not illustrating, James designs board games and helps run the Game Makers Guild of Philadelphia. Besides drawing and designing games, James loves discovering new music, baking bread, and spending time with their partner cooking, watching monster of the week shows, and exploring the city.

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