How to Heal a Gryphon by Meg Cannistra (English) Paperback Book

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"A funny, fantastical mystery. . . Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan." —Laura Ruby, Two-Time National Book Award Finalist and author of the YORK Trilogy"I could live with these characters and in this world for a good long while. Bring on the sequel!" —New York Times bestselling author Julie MurphyTo save her family, she'll have to make a dangerous bargain and tip the scales of balance.With her thirteenth birthday just around the corner, Giada Bellantuono has to make a big decision: Will she join the family business and become a healer or follow her dreams? But even though she knows her calling is to heal vulnerable animals, using her powers to treat magical creatures is decidedly not allowed.When a group of witches kidnaps her beloved older brother, Rocco, and her parents are away, Giada is the only person left who can rescue him. Swept into the magical underground city of Malafi, Giada will need the help of her new companions to save her brother—or risk losing him forever.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Author Biography

Meg Cannistra grew up in Sarasota, Florida. After living in New York City and northern New Jersey for a few years, Meg now resides with her husband, two cats, and dog in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her middle grade book, The Trouble with Shooting Stars, is currently on shelves. When she's not taking pictures of her cats, she writes magical, mysterious, and sometimes scary stories. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram at @MegCannistra and learn more about her books at MegCannistra.com.

Review

"Take one headstrong, lovable heroine, one snarky cat familiar, a family of gryphons, a rich and immersive magical world plus a search for a missing brother and you get How to Heal a Gryphon, a funny, fantastical mystery with nods to Italian history and mythology. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan."—Laura Ruby, Two-Time National Book Award Finalist and author of the YORK Trilogy"I could live with these characters and in this world for a good long while. Bring on the sequel!" —New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy"Cannistra's entertaining narrative features wonderful descriptions of places and events that will transport readers. Stupenda!" — Kirkus Reviews"Via a world where magic and modern medicine coexist, and a secret spell-casting community lives undetected year-round, Cannistra writes a compassionate quest that interrogates tradition, legacy, and humans' effect on the natural world." — Publishers Weekly"Cannistra's wonderfully engrossing and atmospheric story is replete with intriguing Italian folklore, locations, and language... Giada is a joy to befriend; she's aware of her shortcomings but also confident in her magic, and she unapologetically delights in her fat body and all that it's capable of. It's worth a trip to this enchanting (and enchanted) Italian coast." — Booklist

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"Take one headstrong, lovable heroine, one snarky cat familiar, a family of gryphons, a rich and immersive magical world plus a search for a missing brother and you get How to Heal a Gryphon, a funny, fantastical mystery with nods to Italian history and mythology. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan."--Laura Ruby, Two-Time National Book Award Finalist and author of the YORK Trilogy "I could live with these characters and in this world for a good long while. Bring on the sequel!" --New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy "Cannistra's entertaining narrative features wonderful descriptions of places and events that will transport readers. Stupenda!" -- Kirkus Reviews "Via a world where magic and modern medicine coexist, and a secret spell-casting community lives undetected year-round, Cannistra writes a compassionate quest that interrogates tradition, legacy, and humans' effect on the natural world." -- Publishers Weekly "Cannistra's wonderfully engrossing and atmospheric story is replete with intriguing Italian folklore, locations, and language... Giada is a joy to befriend; she's aware of her shortcomings but also confident in her magic, and she unapologetically delights in her fat body and all that it's capable of. It's worth a trip to this enchanting (and enchanted) Italian coast." -- Booklist

Details ISBN1335457992 Author Meg Cannistra Audience Age 8-12 Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1335457992 ISBN-13 9781335457998 Format Paperback Series Number 1 Publication Date 2023-11-09 Place of Publication Richmond AU Release Date 2023-11-09 NZ Release Date 2023-11-09 UK Release Date 2023-11-09 Pages 288 Audience Children / Juvenile Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Edition Description First Time Trade Series A Giada the Healer Novel Imprint Inkyard Press Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2023-11-09 We've got this

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