The Cryptid Catcher

The Cryptid Catcher

Author: Lija Fisher

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)

Published: 2018-08-21

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 0374305544

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In the first of a new duology, 13-year-old Clivo Wren learns that his recently deceased father was not an archaeologist, but a cryptid catcher, known for finding elusive mythological creatures.


The Cryptid Keeper

The Cryptid Keeper

Author: Lija Fisher

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Published: 2019-08-20

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 0374305579

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Clivo and the Myth Blasters are back on the trail of the immortal cryptid in this conclusion to a monstrously funny middle-grade duology by Lija Fisher. Life has gotten complicated for thirteen-year-old Clivo Wren. After taking up his deceased father’s mission to find the extraordinary creature whose blood grants everlasting life, Clivo is spending his summer not at camp or hanging out with his friends, but jetting all over the world tracking cryptids—while keeping his aunt Pearl in the dark about his dangerous adventures. At the same time, a shocking development unveils the truth about Clivo’s enemies, and the cryptids themselves are posing trouble at every turn. With the help of his crew of Myth Blasters, Clivo is going to need all of the tools, gadgets, and training he has to prevent the immortal cryptid from falling into the wrong hands—and to keep Aunt Pearl off the case.


The Cryptid Catcher

The Cryptid Catcher

Author: Lija Fisher

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Published: 2018-08-21

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 0374305552

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A Reading the West Longlist Pick for 2018 The Cryptid Catcher is the first book in a monstrously fun middle-grade duology by Lija Fisher about a boy who inherits a job hunting legendary creatures. After Clivo Wren's archaeologist father dies mysteriously, the newly orphaned thirteen-year-old finds out the truth: his dad was no archaeologist. He was actually a cryptid catcher, known for finding elusive beasts like the bloodsucking chupacabra. His goal: discover the one extraordinary cryptid whose blood grants immortality—before the knowledge falls into the wrong hands. The mission remains unfinished, and now there's only one person who can take the renowned cryptid catcher's place: Clivo. He may not know the first thing about monster hunting, but he's willing to give it a try—because anything beats staying home with his salsa-crazy aunt and her neurotic cats.


Cryptid Catcher

Cryptid Catcher

Author: Dakota Dunkin

Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.

Published: 2024-06-24

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13:

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Allen Dalton, a lieutenant in the Army and a Sapper, a highly proficient demolitions expert, is sent home early from his deployment to handle his father's sudden passing. Upon arrival in his hometown of Ackley, Iowa, he reunites with some old friends and ignites an old flame with his high school sweetheart, June. Soon after, he learns that an old rival may be involved with his father's suspicious death, and his investigation leads him on chase of biblical proportions. He soon discovers the world of cryptids, creatures of myth, and the role of the catcher, a mercenary hired to hunt and capture these beasts to force them into gladiatorial battles for the entertainment of the incredibly wealthy. Allen will have to overcome his personal rivalries while simultaneously overcoming a rivalry that's lasted centuries, and failing to do so could bring about the destruction of mankind.


The Monster Catchers

The Monster Catchers

Author: George Brewington

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

Published: 2019-03-05

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1250165784

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A father-son monster hunter duo must save the Bay Area from an evil villain in The Monster Catchers, a madcap middle-grade fantasy debut from George Brewington. If there's something strange in the neighborhood, who you gonna call? Buckleby and Son! Whether it's a goblin in the garden or a fairy in the attic, Bailey Buckleby and his dad can rid your home of whatever monster is troubling you—for the right price. But when Bailey discovers that his dad has been lying—their pet troll Henry is actually a kidnapped baby sea giant—he begins to question the family business. Enter Axel Pazuzu, criminal mastermind, who will stop at nothing to make a buck. With everyone and everything he loves in peril, it's up to Bailey to save his family and set things right in this funny, fantastical adventure.


Mutation (Cryptid Hunters, Book 4)

Mutation (Cryptid Hunters, Book 4)

Author: Roland Smith

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2014-09-30

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 0545732514

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Monsters of legend come to life! The final thrilling title in Roland Smith's popular Cryptid Hunters series. Marty and his best friend, Luther, have managed to rescue Marty's cousin Grace from the clutches of the nefarious pseudo-naturalist Noah Blackwood, but their most dangerous mission lies ahead of them. Marty's parents have been missing in Brazil for months, and their trail has all but run cold. With time running out, Marty and the Cryptos Island crew race off for Brazil -- where they discover that Noah Blackwood has twisted the natural order of things beyond their wildest, most terrifying dreams.


Super Fly Guy

Super Fly Guy

Author: Tedd Arnold

Publisher: Paw Prints

Published: 2009-05-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781439581353

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Fly Guy visits the school cafeteria and gets the lunch lady fired.


Hoax for Hire

Hoax for Hire

Author: Laura Martin

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2019-08-27

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 0062803824

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Goonies meets the humor and heart of Gordon Korman in this new adventure full of nonstop action and spot-on humor from the critically acclaimed author of Float. The McNeil family has always been professional hoaxers—tricking bystanders into believing they’re seeing legendary creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster. Unlike the rest of his family, twelve-year-old Grayson hates hoaxing and wants nothing to do with the business—even when the McNeils land a huge job and must pull off four sea monster hoaxes in a week. But when things go disastrously wrong and Dad and Gramps go missing, Grayson and his brother, Curtis, are the only people who can finish the job and save their family.


Wild About Bears

Wild About Bears

Author: Jeannie Brett

Publisher: Charlesbridge

Published: 2014-03-11

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1607347385

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A comprehensive look at the world’s eight bear species. Discover shared traits and behaviors as well as unique characteristics of the polar bear, brown bear, North American black bear, spectacled bear, Asiatic black bear, sloth bear, sun bear, and giant panda. Readers will marvel at the adaptations each has developed to survive in a challenging world. Jeannie Brett’s stunning artwork, coupled with her thorough research, brings each bear and its habitat to life. Appended with a glossary and an illustrated world map that shows the location of bear habitats.


Dead Jack and the Pandemonium Device

Dead Jack and the Pandemonium Device

Author: James Aquilone

Publisher: Homunculus House

Published: 2016-11-25

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 1946346012

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"Dead Jack is wicked fun! Undead noir with a devious sense of humor. Highly recommended!" ― Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Patient Zero and Rot & Ruin JACK WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR DUST―MAYBE EVEN SAVE THE WORLD! Dead Jack and the Pandemonium Device kicks off a wild and irreverent fantasy / horror series following the exploits of a zombie detective and his homunculus frenemy. In the fast-paced novel, the drug-addicted zombie detective and his shapeshifting sidekick battle and outsmart supernatural creatures, from tough-guy leprechauns to sex-obsessed shark women and insane bat gods, in a hellish, alternate New York City of the 1940s. The series is being developed for film and TV. Read Dead Jack and the Pandemonium Device now before it hits the screen! The book also features three interior illustrations. BOOKS IN THE SERIES: DEAD JACK AND THE PANDEMONIUM DEVICE (BOOK 1) DEAD JACK AND THE SOUL CATCHER (BOOK 2) DEAD JACK AND THE OLD GODS (BOOK 3 -- COMING SOON!)