A heart-racing, hoof-thundering adventure through magical 1900s New York!
Carousel Lore: The Legend of Gideon is a spellbinding middle-grade fantasy that gallops straight into your heart. When Gideon, a carousel horse in Central Park, learns his favorite rider Katia is missing, he defies the magic that binds him and plunges into a dazzling, dangerous Manhattan. With the help of a wizard, the scrappy NYC Rat Patrol, and a brave pigeon squadron, Gideon has just 24 hours to find Katia—or be lost to the streets forever. Perfect for fans of The Invention of Hugo Cabret and The Magician’s Elephant, this historical urban fantasy is filled with courage, friendship, and the magic of believing in yourself. An unforgettable tale of loyalty, bravery, and the love that binds us—even across worlds.