The creature of the pines
Adam Gidwitz, Jesse Casey, Christopher Smith, Hatem Aly
193 pages · Released 2018 · Dutton Children's Books
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The Creature of the Pines is a lighthearted fantasy adventure featuring two kids helping rescue a mythological creature. The story emphasizes friendship, animal welfare, and standing up to greed. While there are some mild perilous moments and a spooky creature encounter, the tone remains accessible and fun for middle-grade readers without graphic content or mature themes.
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After encountering a Jersey Devil while on a field trip to the Pine Barrens, Elliot and his new friend Uchenna help their weird teacher Professor Fauna rescue the mythological creature from a pair of greedy billionaire brothers. After encountering a Jersey Devil while on a field trip to the Pine Barrens, Elliot and his new friend Uchenna help their weird teacher Professor Fauna rescue the mythological creature from a pair of greedy billionaire brothers.
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- Friendship
- Mythical Animals
- Animal rescue
- Fiction
- Children's fiction
- Animals, mythical, fiction
- Friendship, fiction
- Fantasy fiction
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- New York Times bestseller
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
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ISBN 9780735231702 · Dutton Children's Books