8-12 year olds who love the magical, mythical creatures in the Harry Potter or Percy Jackson films are sure to love The Menagerie. It’s easy to give this series a try too, because the first book in the trilogy is currently (as of 1/20/16) priced at just $1.99.
The Menagerie (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $1.99)
Fans of Brandon Mull’s Fablehaven series and The Spiderwick Chronicles will dive into this magical, mythical fantasy series from Kari Sutherland and Tui T. Sutherland, author of the Wings of Fire series.
Filled with unicorns, dragons, phoenixes, and other fairy tale creatures, the Menagerie is a highly guarded secret facility in the small town of Xanadu, Wyoming. At least, it was a secret—until six griffin cubs escaped.
If Logan and Zoe don’t get the cubs back fast, the entire Menagerie will be shut down. The race is on and the resulting adventure is only the beginning of a thrilling series that will leave readers wanting a magical menagerie of their very own.
The Menagerie #2: Dragon on Trial (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $6.99)
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series, Tui T. Sutherland, and her sister, Kari Sutherland, comes the second exciting adventure in the Menagerie trilogy!
Combining the magic of Brandon Mull’s Fablehaven series and the charm and humor of Carl Hiaasen, The Menagerie #2: Dragon on Trial is perfect for young readers who love myths, fairy tales, and fantastic creatures.
Someone or something has murdered the goose who laid the golden eggs, and the evidence points to a dragon named Scratch.
Zoe and Logan are back on the case—but this mystery won’t be that easy to solve…
The Menagerie #3: Krakens and Lies (5/5 stars, currently priced at $10.99)
The Menagerie trilogy comes to a fantastic conclusion in Krakens and Lies, the third magical and mysterious adventure from Tui Sutherland (New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series) and Kari Sutherland.
Young readers who love mythological creatures and series like Fablehaven, the Spiderwick Chronicles, and Spirit Animals won’t want to miss The Menagerie.
Someone has been sabotaging the Menagerie, and Logan and Zoe are on the case.
But their troubles only get worse when the basilisk escapes its enclosure and the merpeople go on strike—leaving the kraken to its own devices.
The race is on to solve the mystery and save The Menagerie in this riveting, action-packed finale!
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