The Story of Gumluck and the Portrait Thief: Book 4 by Rex, Adam
The Story of Gumluck and the Portrait Thief: Book 4 by Rex, Adam

The Story of Gumluck and the Portrait Thief: Book 4

The story of Gumluck continues! Dive into the artfully funny fourth installation in the critically acclaimed chapter...
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Author: Adam Rex
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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The Story of Gumluck and the Portrait Thief: Book 4 by Rex, Adam

The Story of Gumluck and the Portrait Thief: Book 4

$17.98
The Story of Gumluck and the Portrait Thief: Book 4 by Rex, Adam

The Story of Gumluck and the Portrait Thief: Book 4

$17.98
Author: Adam Rex
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
The story of Gumluck continues! Dive into the artfully funny fourth installation in the critically acclaimed chapter book series from New York Times bestselling author Adam Rex.

The queen's portrait has been stolen from the museum. Who took it? The terrible troll? The prideful prince? The raiding raccoon? Gumluck the Wizard, his faithful friend Helvetica the Raven, her three clever chicks, and Butterscotch, the little ghost who haunts Gumluck's hair, are on the case.

Gumluck is a wonderful wizard, but sometimes he spoils his spells--like when he tries to make a painting but ends up making a monster by mistake!--and that spells trouble. Will Gumluck and his friends catch the thief? There's only one way to find out.

With delightful illustrations and a lighthearted mix of fantasy and fairytale elements, this madcap romp celebrates the artist in each of us as everyone's favorite bumbling noodlehead does his best to save the day.

JUST RIGHT FOR NEW READERS: With simple sentences, engaging illustrations, and big themes explored with humor and heart, this series is the perfect choice for newly independent readers who love magical tales.

STARRED REVIEWS: The Gumluck series is a hit with kids and critics alike! The first book, The Story of Gumluck the Wizard, has received five starred reviews:

  • "Adorable."--Shelf Awareness, starred review
  • "Readers will fall in love with [Gumluck]."--School Library Journal, starred review
  • "Silly and heartfelt."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
  • "[A] spellbinding read."--Booklist, starred review
  • "Here's a tale to treasure."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

FAVORITE AUTHOR: Adam Rex is an acclaimed New York Times bestselling children's book creator and winner of countless state list awards. He is known for his funny and smart stories, including On Account of the Gum, Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, School's First Day of School, and many more. The Gumluck books, his first chapter book series, are zany capers with heart and humor across every page.

Perfect for:

  • Fans of Adam Rex
  • Parents and grandparents seeking a funny early chapter book series
  • Teachers and librarians looking for engaging fantasy and magic books for emerging readers
  • Anyone looking for fun-filled fantasy chapter books
  • Readers who enjoy Chris Colfer's A Tale of Magic series, the Unicorn Academy series, and Magic Tree House books


Author: Adam Rex
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 10/20/2026
Pages: 156
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 7.11h x 5.74w x 0.61d
ISBN: 9781797240367
Audience: 06 - 09


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2026
School Library Journal 09/01/2026 pg. 96
Booklist 10/01/2026

About the Author
Adam Rex is the author and illustrator of many beloved books, including the New York Times bestseller Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich. He has illustrated the work of many authors, including Jon Scieszka, Mac Barnett, Laura Park, Laurie Keller, Jeff Kinney, Lian Cho, Christopher Paul Curtis, and Paul Feig. He lives in Tucson, Arizona. See more about him at adamrex.com.
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