{"product_id":"the-cryptid-catcher-9781250308528","title":"The Cryptid Catcher","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Cryptid Catcher \u003c\/i\u003eis the first book in a monstrously fun middle-grade duology by Lija Fisher about a boy who inherits a job hunting legendary creatures.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Cryptid Catcher\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Fisher] dishes up an action-oriented romp, \u003cb\u003eputs a resourceful but not superhuman protagonist at the head of a colorful, diverse (of species as well as race) supporting cast\u003c\/b\u003e, and salts the plot with tantalizing hints that the stakes are about to broaden.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFisher's debut, the first half of a duology, delivers adventure and laughs. . .\u003cb\u003ereaders will be ready for the sequel when they turn the final page\u003c\/b\u003e. --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Square Fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/20\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250308528\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.10w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e196868 \/ Cryptid Catcher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.8 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lija Fisher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36648746844316,"sku":"9781250308528","price":6.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_2807e29a-7d46-4998-800c-440a690186ca.jpg?v=1603870918","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-cryptid-catcher-9781250308528","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}