Jack Zipes – American literary scholar and author

About the Book

The Wrath of Peace or How the Wellikans Saved the World is a gripping young adult fantasy novella by  Jack Zipes.

Set in a world overtaken by a ruthless dictator named Nexus, the story follows twins Anja and Zack—two young witches separated from their parents in the wake of a global takeover. Guided by a mysterious and wise elderly witch, the children embark on a dangerous journey to find the Wellikans, a hidden people living on a secretive island shrouded in darkness.

With courage, cooperation, and the help of visionary scientists, the twins and the Wellikans unite to confront Nexus’s oppressive technological regime—and ignite a movement of resistance.

Written for his grandchildren—and for anyone who still believes in the power of defiance, hope, and community—this novella is a moving fable for readers of all ages.