The Creature of the Pines - Adam Gidwitz

The Newbery Honor-winning author of The Inquisitor's Tale launches a new fantasy-adventure series about two children and their eccentric mentor who travel the world rescuing mythical creatures from danger. Illustrations. nA New York Times bestseller n nUnicorns are real. (At least we think they are.) n Are you ready to protect the creatures of myth and legend? Then you belong in The Unicorn Rescue Society. HURRY-THE CREATURES NEED YOU n n Elliot Eisner isn't exactly thrilled with the first day at his new school. His class is going on a field trip to a creepy forest called the Pine Barrens. The trip is being led by Professor Fauna, the weirdest teacher n Elliot has ever met. And the only kid who will talk to Elliot, Uchenna Devereaux, isn't afraid of danger. She likes danger. n n Elliot and Uchenna are about to become part of a secret group of adventurers, The Unicorn Rescue Society, whose goal is to protect and defend the world's mythical creatures. Together with Professor Fauna, Elliot and Uchenna must help rescue a Jersey Devil from a duo of conniving, greedy billionaires, the Schmoke Brothers. n n Join Elliot and Uchenna on their very first quest as members of the Unicorn Rescue Society in this fantasy-adventure series from Adam Gidwitz, the beloved bestselling and Newbery Honor-winning author of The Inquisitors Tale and A Tale Dark & Grimm. n nIllustrated throughout, this is the perfect fit for newly independent readers looking for a story full of adventure, fun, and friendship.n