The escaped griffins
Begin with The Menagerie; its mystery introduces the refuge, caretakers, and rules needed for the next two books.
Book Series · 3 Books
Menagerie Books
In order from The Menagerie to Krakens and Lies.
A completed three-book fantasy mystery about children caring for a secret refuge filled with unicorns, dragons, griffins, and other mythical creatures.
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Reading order
How to Read the Menagerie Books
Read The Menagerie, Dragon on Trial, and Krakens and Lies in order. The missing-griffin mystery expands into a larger question about who is sabotaging the refuge.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The series balances humor and friendship with creature danger. It includes escaped monsters, attacks, a murdered goose, a dragon threatened with execution, kidnapping, injuries, and frightening mythical animals. The mysteries are suspenseful without the sustained darkness of many epic fantasies.
Where to start
Where Should a New Reader Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
Sale price
$799
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2013
The Menagerie
Griffin cubs escape a secret menagerie. Can they be caught in time?
320 pages
Paperback
Summary: In Xanadu, Wyoming, a hidden menagerie of mythical creatures faces exposure when six griffin cubs escape. Logan and Zoe must retrieve them quickly, or risk the facility's closure. As they race against time, the duo embarks on a magical adventure filled with danger and wonder. Will they succeed in keeping the Menagerie a secret, or will the world discover its enchanting inhabitants? Dive into a thrilling journey where every moment counts and the fate of fantastical creatures hangs in the balance.
In reading order
Menagerie Series
3 books · Published 2013–2015
#1
Sale price
$799
The Menagerie
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2013
Griffin cubs escape a secret menagerie. Can they be caught in time?
#2
Sale price
$759
Dragon on Trial
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014
A dragon is accused of murder. Can the truth be uncovered?
#3
Sale price
$1597
Krakens and Lies
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
A sabotaged sanctuary, escaped creatures, and a looming kraken threaten chaos. Can they save the Menagerie?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Menagerie series?
There are 3 books in the Menagerie series. It began with The Menagerie in 2013, and the newest book, Krakens and Lies, was published in 2015.
What order should you read the Menagerie books in?
Start with The Menagerie and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.
What ages are the Menagerie books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
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