Children’s Fantasy Adventure, Educational Fiction / Learning
Adventure,
Date Published: February 27, 2026
In this imaginative and heartwarming picture book, Tilly and the Wisdom
Trials introduces young readers to a world hidden beneath the prairie - a
place where learning is a magical adventure and knowledge is the key to
unlocking ancient secrets.
Tilly, a clever and kind-hearted young badger, discovers a mossy wooden gate
hidden among vines and roots, setting her on an unexpected path: the legendary
Wisdom Trials. With her loyal companions, the Brainy Bunch, she journeys
through a series of challenges that test more than just book smarts. From
riddle gates and logic tunnels to kindness puzzles and courage quests, each
trial demands wit, empathy, and commitment.
Written in lyrical rhyme and brimming with wonder, Tilly and the Wisdom Trials
is the first book in the Critter Quest Academy Collection - a series that
blends adventure, problem-solving, and joyful learning in an underground world
of whimsical crifters. Ideal for fans of The Questioneers and The Tale of
Despereaux, this story celebrates curiosity, resilience, and the magic of a
mind set on discovery.
About the Author
David Tra is a computer scientist, educational game developer, and
children’s author who creates story-driven learning experiences that
blend games, books, and curiosity. He is the creator of Critter Quest Academy,
an interactive educational platform and book series that turns problem-solving
into adventure.
David previously developed the educational math games El Mathador and Treasure
Math, helping students build confidence through play. He is also the author of
The Star of Shanraz, a novel for teen readers. His latest work focuses on the
Prairie City Adventures and Critter Quest Academy books, beginning with Tilly
and the Wisdom Trials, the featured launch title that introduces young readers
to a whimsical underground world where questions, puzzles, and curiosity guide
the journey.
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Wed 85
Thursday 86
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Lunch ham sandwich
Today : White beans and ham , rice
Taco , salsa , refried beans
Baked chicken and veggies
Meatloaf and mashed potatoes
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