The Griffin's Riddle (The Imaginary Veterinary, 5) - Hardcover

Selfors, Suzanne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316286907 ISBN 13: 9780316286909

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2015

Synopsis

A mysterious sickness from the Imaginary World is sweeping the town of Buttonville. Dr. Woo, Metalmouth, and even the sasquatch have fallen ill. According to Mr. Tabby, the only known cure is a griffin's feather, but there is none in the hospital.
Keeping an eye out for Maximus Steele, a poacher wanted for crimes against Imaginary creatures, Ben, Pearl, and Mr. Tabby make their way through the Portal. But danger looms on the other side. Can they persuade the griffin, king of the Imaginary World, to surrender a feather? And at what cost?
Suzanne Selfors delivers a wild journey filled with mythical creatures and zany adventures that are anything but imaginary.

This book includes bonus writing, art, and science activities that will help readers discover more about the mythological creatures featured in The Griffin's Riddle. These activities are designed for the home and the classroom. Enjoy doing them on your own or with friends!

About this title

About the Author

Suzanne Selfors is the author of the Imaginary Veterinary series, the Ever After High: A School Story series, the Smells Like Dog series,Fortune's Magic Farm, To Catch a Mermaid, and many other books. She lives close to the sasquatch-infested rain forest of the Pacific Northwest.

Dan Santat is a children's book writer and illustrator. He graduated from Art Center College of Design and lives in Southern California with his family, a rabbit, a bird, and one cat.

Review

Praise for the Imaginary Veterinary series:"The best books are those in which imaginary creatures leap off the page and into our world -- just one of the reasons why this book is a ton of fun. I can't wait for more adventures!"―Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author of The Candymakers

* "Hijinks-filled...Readers will be anxious for future adventures in the Imaginary Veterinary series."―Library Media Connection (starred review)

"An entertaining story that will pique readers' interest from the first dragon sighting....Santat's characteristically dynamic illustrations complement a story that will have readers eager for the next book in the Imaginary Veterinary series."―Publishers Weekly

"A solid, entertaining opener. Ben and Pearl are Everykids that readers will relate to, and the adults of Buttonville are often delightfully weird and clueless....More hijinks-filled adventure than mystery, this is sure to win an audience."―Kirkus Reviews

"Funny, touching, and sure to please, this title is full of charm. Kids will relate to Ben and his troubles, root for the amazing animals, and enjoy Santat's zany illustrations."―School Library Journal

"The story is imaginative, fast paced, and absorbing...A fun ride."―School Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0316286907
• ISBN 13: 9780316286909
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240
• Illustrator: Santat Dan