Once There Was

By: Kiyash Monsef

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Synopsis: Discover a world of extraordinary beasts and unexpected heroes in the dazzling debut from Kiyash Monsef. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Philip Pullman, Neil Gaiman, J.K. Rowling and A.F. Steadman.Once was, once wasn&’t . . . So began the stories Marjan&’s father told her as a little girl – tales of mythical beasts that filled her with curiosity and wonder: Griffons. Unicorns. Dragons. But Marjan is not a little girl anymore. After her father&’s sudden death, she is trying to hold it all together: her schoolwork, her friendships and her dad&’s struggling veterinary practice. But a mysterious visitor soon reveals that Marjan&’s father was no ordinary vet. The creatures from his stories are real – and he travelled the world to care for them. Stepping into a secret world hidden in plain sight, where magical creatures are bought and sold, treasured and trapped, Marjan must take her father&’s place. The deeper in she gets, the closer she comes to a shocking truth that will put both humans and beasts in terrible danger.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 416 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781398520424
Related ISBNs:: 9781398520400
Publisher:: Simon & Schuster UK
Date of Addition:: 04/04/23
Copyrighted By:: Kiyash Monsef
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers, Parenting and Family, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Grade Levels:: Fifth grade
Reading Age:: 9 and up
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.

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