The Nocturnals

Kids' Indie Next List Pick!



"Featuring spirited animal characters who deal with real-life scenarios in a relatable way...the books celebrate the very meaningful idea of friendship and what it means to forge positive relationships." -Amy Poehler's Smart Girls

"The series addresses bullying and empathy in an easy, accessible way, and the books are meant to be read aloud." -New York Post

"The Nocturnals is an enchanting story about a group of animals who band together to protect their friends and find adventure. The characters are delightful and the nighttime landscape is captivating. It was just as I expected-because the best stories always take place in the dark!" -R.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps

"With numerous sequels already in the pipeline, Tracey Hecht's whimsical animal adventure is poised to deliver a raft of silliness, sweetness, and positive messages for years to come." -Common Sense Media

"This is an adventure worth reading, filled with excitement, danger, suspense and surprise. Each chapter begins with a small illustration and the language is clear and easy to understand." -School Library Connection

"A delightful adventure about the power of uncommon traits and the joys of newfound friendship." -Kirkus Reviews

"The characters are humorous and well developed, and the fast-moving plot features intrigue, unexpected twists, and the innovative hybrid hockey game. Accessible to upper elementary while sufficiently sophisticated for middle school, this new animal fantasy series should prove popular." -Booklist

"It's the perfect reminder that some outside-of-the-curriculum learning can be some of the best ways to expand your imagination - and your world." -Nate Berkus, award-winning interior designer and New York Times Bestselling author of The Things That Matter

"Tracey Hecht's first novel is an appealing page-turner for middle-school readers, combining a likable cadre of unusual animal characters with fast-paced, clever dialogue and, of course, plenty of suspense." -BookPage