Imaginary Veterinary: the Griffin's Riddle

Author: Suzanne Selfors and Dan Santat Series: Imaginary Veterinary

The adventure continues in Book 5 of the captivating and hilarious chapter book series from beloved middle grade author Suzanne Selfors and acclaimed illustrator Dan Santat.

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Summary

The adventure continues in Book 5 of the captivating and hilarious chapter book series from beloved middle grade author Suzanne Selfors and acclaimed illustrator Dan Santat.

Description

In The Griffin's Riddle, when Ben and Pearl discover that Dr. Woo and the sasquatch are both sick with Troll Tonsillitis, the two must travel to the Imaginary World in search of the only cure -- a griffin's feather. But can they convince the "King of Creatures" to surrender one? 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!

Critic Reviews

“Praise for the Imaginary Veterinary series: "Imaginary creatures leap off the page and into our world....This book is a ton of fun. I can't wait for more adventures!" -- Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author of The Candymakers”

Praise for the Imaginary Veterinary series: "Imaginary creatures leap off the page and into our world....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."--Library Media Connection (starred review)
"An entertaining story that will pique readers' interest from the first dragon sighting."--Publishers Weekly
"Funny, touching, and sure to please, this title is full of charm."--School Library Journal

About the Author

Suzanne Selfors (Author)

Best-selling author, Suzanne Selfors, feels like a royal on some days and a rebel on others. She's written many books for kids, including the Smells Like Dog series and The Imaginary Veterinary series.

She has two charming children and lives on a magical island kingdom where she hopes it is her destiny to write stories forever after.

Dan Santat (Author)

Dan Santat is the Caldecott Medal-winning and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, as well as the illustrator of many other picture books, including Crankenstein by Samantha Berger. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and various pets.

More on this Book

Ten-year-olds Ben Silverstein and Pearl Petal have had quite a busy summer in the typically quiet town of Buttonville. Ever since Dr. Woo opened her doors, things have been more exciting than the senior center on pudding day! Together, Ben and Pearl have encountered all sorts of magical beasts -- from a sasquatch, to a lake monster, to a leprechaun, to a dragon, to a unicorn. In The Griffin's Riddle , when Ben and Pearl discover that Dr. Woo and the sasquatch are both sick with Troll Tonsillitis, the two must travel to the Imaginary World in search of the only cure -- a griffin's feather. But can they convince the "King of Creatures" to surrender one? 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!