The Unicorn Rescue Society #1: The Creature of the Pines
A New York Times bestseller—now available in paperback.
INCLUDES AN EXCLUSIVE BONUS STORY about the medieval Secret Order of the Unicorn!
Unicorns are real. (At least we think they are.)
Are you ready to protect the creatures of myth and legend? Then you belong in The Unicorn Rescue Society. HURRY–THE CREATURES NEED YOU!
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
Elliot has ever met. And the only kid who will talk to Elliot, Uchenna Devereaux, isn’t afraid of danger. She likes danger.
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.
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.
Illustrated throughout, this is the perfect fit for newly independent readers looking for a story full of adventure, fun, and friendship.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 192
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2019
Publisher: Puffin Books
Language: en
ISBN: 9780735231726
Creator Bio
Adam Gidwitz is a New York Times bestselling author known for his humorous and imaginative retellings of classic fairy tales. He grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and studied English literature at Columbia University. After teaching for several years, Gidwitz turned his love for storytelling into a career as a children's author. His books have won numerous awards, including the Newbery Honor, and have been translated into more than 20 languages. When he's not writing, Gidwitz can be found traveling the world and sharing his stories with young readers. Hatem Aly is an award-winning illustrator and artist who has worked on a variety of projects, including children's books, animation, and concept art for film and television. He was born in Egypt and currently resides in Canada. His unique style and vibrant illustrations bring Gidwitz's stories to life, making them a perfect match for The Unicorn Rescue Society series.
