A slightly OCD princess. Her best friend, a chipmunk. A stolen journey that goes awry. Princess Eloise Hydra Gumball III is Future Ruler and Heir to the Western Lands and All That Really Matters, and Court life is closing in on her. So when her friend Jerome (a chipmunk) suggests they sneak away for the day, she pushes down her "habits" and says yes. It's amazing. And then it isn't. The Wombanditos is a humorous YA novelette set in a unique fantasy world that features weak magic, equality between species, and way töö mänÿ ümläüts. It's a funny and witty prequel to the Western Lands and All That Really Matters series. If you like quirky, clever characters, lively dialog, and a fun Discworld-ish fantasy setting, then you'll love this book from Andrew Einspruch.