The Fairy Swarm

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By Suzanne Selfors

Illustrated by Dan Santat

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$7.99

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$9.99 CAD

Ten-year-olds Ben Silverstein and Pearl Petal have had quite a busy summer as apprentices of Dr. Woo, veterinarian for imaginary creatures. Together, they’ve encountered all sorts of magical beasts–a sasquatch, a lake monster, a dragon, a unicorn, a griffin, and even a leprechaun!

When a swarm of sugar fairies escapes into Buttonville, Pearl and Ben are tasked with catching the mischievous creatures. But with know-it-all Victoria getting in the way, the quest will prove difficult. Can Ben and Pearl protect the townspeople, keep the fairies safe, and outsmart the dangerous poacher, Maximus Steele?

In this thrilling finale to the Imaginary Veterinary series, Suzanne Selfors delivers an incredible adventure, filled with twists, turns, and tons of fun that is 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 Fairy Swarm. These activities are designed for the home and the classroom. Enjoy doing them on your own or with friends!

  • 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

On Sale
Oct 27, 2015
Page Count
240 pages
ISBN-13
9780316286954

Suzanne Selfors

About the Author

Suzanne Selfors is a national best selling author of the Ever After High School Stories series, the Imaginary Veterinary series, the Smells Like Dog series, and many other books. She’s earned five Junior Library Guild Awards and a WA State Book Award. She’s been a Kid’s Indie Pick, a Scholastic Book Fair bestseller, and been included in Bank Street’s 100th Edition of Best Children’s Books, Smithsonian Magazine’s Notable Children’s Books, and Amazon’s Best Children’s Books.

She lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest where rain falls like music and horses are beloved.

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Dan Santat

About the Illustrator

Dan Santat is the Caldecott Medal-winning and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, Are We There Yet?, and After the Fall 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.

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