Night of the Deer

Ages 6 to 7, Grades K to 3

On the day of the harvest dance, Arabella calls out to a pair of deer, inviting them to the dance. Her parents joke that deer are tricksters and can even pose as people. Can this be true?

A modern, atmospheric folktale set in the heartland—sure to spellbind readers young and old.When Arabella spots a pair of deer in a nearby field, she calls out and invites them to her school’s autumn dance. Are these creatures merely deer or are they otherworldly, as her parents suggest? When a graceful, unknown couple show up at the dance, dazzling the rest of the attendees, only Arabella guesses who they might be . . .This story is filled with cozy, seasonal charm and enough magic to entrance children read after read.

About the Author

Mary Morel has written for numerous publications, including Cricket Magazine, Spider

Magazine, Front Street Press, and Scholastic Books. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Mira Miroslavova is an award-winning illustrator whose work is inspired by the deep magical

forests of Bulgaria where she grew up. She now lives in Manchester, United Kingdom.