The Accidental Wizard - A Peculiar Problem

Scholastic UK commissioned me to create cover and interior illustrations for Kimberly Pauley’s second book in ‘The Accidental Wizard’ series, ‘A Peculiar Problem’. Released in May 2022, Kimberly’s story continues the journey of accidental wizard Twig, the witch Vile, grumpy gnome Glimfinkle and shapeshifting bird pal Beaky. This time the group travel islands to find the whereabouts of the missing Prince Igneous.

Twig and Glimfinkle fly on the back of Beaky over clouds. Illustration by Robin Boyden
A warty toad rolls on its back with it's tongue out.
Twig and Vile are alarmed to wear fancy wedding outfits.
Kudzu enters the wedding wearing clothes made of plants. He conjures clouds of butterflies and flowers. Illustration by Robin Boyden
Vile's sister is chased by a horde of frogs. Illustration by Robin Boyden.
Twig enters the tower in disguise. He discovers a room filled with lords and knights awaiting an audience with the princess. Illustration by Robin Boyden
An inn with some magical water bowls filled with sea creatures. Illustration by Robin Boyden.
The King and Queen sit in their thrones. Illustration by Robin Boyden
The Oracle arrives for the wedding. Illustration by Robin Boyden
Pegfoot the pirate swishes his sword at Sumac the evil chicken. Illustration by Robin Boyden.
Twig watches as Sumac the evil chicken evades the crew of the Ship and Bone. Vile fires a spell at Sumac. Illustration by Robin Boyden
Twig reads from a scroll with Glimfinkle the gnome sat on his shoulder. Illustration by Robin Boyden.