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The Rain Dragon Rescue

By Suzanne Selfors (Hardcover Book, 2014)
Someone or something is stealing from the peaceful residents of Buttonville. But is the thief from the real world...or the imaginary one? Ben and Pearl are about to find out. When they report for duty at Dr. Woo's, Mr. Tabby hands them a bucket and a shovel -- for the collection and proper disposal of dragon droppings -- and directs the apprentices to the hospital's roof. Soon, they come face-to-snout with the dragon that lives there and find a pile of proof that it is the thief.

Before Ben and Pearl can persuade the dragon to stop stealing, an emergency call comes in from the Imaginary World. The rain dragon has been injured! But with Dr. Woo out of town and Mr. Tabby busy with percolating pixies, time is running out. Will Ben and Pearl finally get a chance to travel to the Imaginary World? Even if it means breaking Dr. Woo's rules? Even if it means they might never come back?

Suzanne Selfors delivers an unforgettable journey filled with astounding creatures and hilarious adventures that are anything but imaginary.
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  • Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

    • Format: Hardcover Book

    • Price: $16.00 US/$18.00 CAN

    • ISBN-13: 9780316225571

    • On Sale Date: 01/07/2014

    • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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Someone or something is stealing from the peaceful residents of Buttonville. But is the thief from the real world...or the imaginary one? Ben and Pearl are about to find out. When they report for duty at Dr. Woo's, Mr. Tabby hands them a bucket and a shovel -- for the collection and proper disposal of dragon droppings -- and directs the apprentices to the hospital's roof. Soon, they come face-to-snout with the dragon that lives there and find a pile of proof that it is the thief.

Before Ben and Pearl can persuade the dragon to stop stealing, an emergency call comes in from the Imaginary World. The rain dragon has been injured! But with Dr. Woo out of town and Mr. Tabby busy with percolating pixies, time is running out. Will Ben and Pearl finally get a chance to travel to the Imaginary World? Even if it means breaking Dr. Woo's rules? Even if it means they might never come back?

Suzanne Selfors delivers an unforgettable journey filled with astounding creatures and hilarious adventures that are anything but imaginary.

Suzanne Selfors is the author of the Imaginary Veterinary series, the Smells Like Dog series, Fortune's Magic Farm, To Catch a Mermaid, and many other books. She lives near the Olympic Mountains, a range covered in fat, slow-moving marmots -- perfect food for dragons. When not dragon-spotting, she's busy writing books, which is her very favorite thing to do.

Dan Santat is a children's book writer and illustrator. He graduated from Art Center College of Design and lives in Southern California, with his family, a rabbit, a bird, and one cat.

  • Praise for Smells Like Dog:

    * "Selfors offers up an adventure tale that features a humorous, high-stakes mystery and a lovable hero....Peppered with funny dialogue, this joyous romp is a page-turning adventure that will appeal to enthusiastic and reluctant readers alike."
    (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).

  • Praise for the Imaginary Veterinary series:

    "The best books are those in which imaginary creatures leap off the page and into our world -- just one of the reasons why this book is a ton of fun. I can't wait for more adventures!"
    (Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author of The Candymakers).

  • * "Selfors offers up an adventure tale that features a humorous, high-stakes mystery and a lovable hero....Will appeal to enthusiastic and reluctant readers alike." (Kirkus Reviews on Smells Like Dog, starred review).

  • "An entertaining story that will pique readers' interest from the first dragon sighting...Santat's characteristically dynamic illustrations complement a story that will have readers eager for the next book in the Imaginary Veterinary series." (Publishers Weekly).

  • "Readers will cozy up to the tale's quirky characters and enjoy the magical adventure." (Kirkus Reviews on Fortune's Magic Farm).

  • "A solid, entertaining opener. Ben and Pearl are Everykids that readers will relate to, and the adults of Buttonville are often delightfully weird and clueless....More hijinks-filled adventure than mystery, this is sure to win an audience." (Kirkus Reviews).

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The Rain Dragon Rescue
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Price: $16.00 US/$18.00 CAN
  • Pages: 160
  • Physical Dimensions: 5-1/4" x 7-5/8"
  • ISBN-13: 9780316225571
  • On Sale Date: 01/07/2014
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