• The Vale - Hardcover
The Vale - Hardcover - iShook Books
The Vale - Hardcover - iShook Books

    The Vale - Hardcover

    $20.95
    In stock!
    People are currently viewing this
    Select The Options Above
    Description

    by Abigail Hing Wen (Author), Yuna Cheong (Illustrator), Brandon Wu (Illustrator)

    "Ambitious . . . themes of family, friendship, and personal integrity shine."
    --Kirkus Reviews

    "A highly engaging journey of connection and transformation and an innovative read for this present age." --Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor author of One Crazy Summer

    Welcome to The Vale, a world that grows by the power of imagination

    A magical new phenomenon from the New York Times bestselling author and executive producer of the Loveboat, Taipei series (adapted to the Netflix film Love in Taipei).

    Thirteen-year-old Bran Joseph Lee has spent half his life building the Vale, an immersive, AI-generated, virtual-reality environment using technology created by his inventor parents. It's a lush fantasy world complete with a Blue Forest, a Castle, and adventures with his mushroom-obsessed Elf named Gnomly--a much better place to spend his days compared to his real life, where his parents have suffered through the failed launches of one invention after another.

    Bran wants nothing more than to see his Elves come fully to life, a hope that seems on the brink of reality when he enters the Vale in a multi-million-dollar competition to fund its further development. But instead, things in the Vale begin to go wrong: The sunlight is fading. A beautiful girl appears from nowhere. A wizard is stealing from the Vale's inhabitants. And the strangest part of all is that none of this is the young inventor's doing.

    Can Bran and Gnomly uncover the truth of what is happening before both their worlds are destroyed?

    Look out for The Vale--Origins, the short film prequel to The Vale starring three-time Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, coming to film festivals and screenings near you!

    "Exposes both the wonder of AI and its pitfalls, and the elastic boundary between. Storytelling at its best!"
    --Kathi Appelt, National Book Award Finalist and Newbery Honor author of The Underneath


    Number of Pages: 304
    Dimensions: 1.1 x 8.35 x 5.43 IN
    Publication Date: September 16, 2025
    Add to Cart Select The Options Above

    Reviews

    Exceptional Support and Clean Code

    I was impressed by how fast the support team responded to my questions. Even as someone with basic coding knowledge, I found the theme incredibly easy to work with. The code is well-organized, and everything runs smoothly.

    — Lucas M

    Small Business Owner (Electronics Store)

    Reliable Theme with Excellent Customer Service

    After trying multiple themes, I finally chose Wokiee — and haven’t looked back. It’s reliable, modern, and easy to customize without coding. What impressed me most was their support team: fast, helpful, and willing to assist even with third-party issues. That level of service is rare!

    — Sophie N

    Owner of a Home Decor Store

    Beautiful Design and Great Flexibility

    Wokiee is hands down the best Shopify theme I’ve used. The design options are stunning and fully customizable. I was able to build a high-converting store without any external developers.

    — Rachel L

    Fashion Brand Founder

    Top-Notch Support and Regular Updates

    The customer support team is incredible — helpful, responsive, and very professional. They’ve helped me resolve everything from layout tweaks to app integrations. Plus, the theme is regularly updated with new features.

    — David P

    Shopify Consultant

    Amazing Customization Options"!

    Wokiee gave me full creative control over my store’s layout and visuals. The theme’s design blocks are so flexible that I could create something truly unique — without touching a single line of code.

    — James T

    Handmade Goods Seller

    High-Quality Theme with Professional Code

    You can tell Wokiee was built by pros. The code is clean and optimized for performance. No bloated features — just what you need. My store loads fast and looks great on all devices.

    — Anna V

    UI/UX Designer