The Creature of the Pines
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018 · Est. 2 hour read

The Creature of the Pines

By Adam Gidwitz, Hatem Aly (Illustrator)

Part of the Unicorn Rescue Society series

Join a secret society to save mythical creatures from greedy billionaires.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,221 ratings
176 pages· 15,981 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Elliot Eisner's first day at a new school takes a wild turn with a field trip to the eerie Pine Barrens. Led by the eccentric Professor Fauna, Elliot and fearless Uchenna Devereaux stumble into the Unicorn Rescue Society. Their mission? Save a Jersey Devil from the clutches of the greedy Schmoke Brothers. As they embark on this thrilling adventure, Elliot and Uchenna must navigate danger and mystery, testing their courage and friendship. Will they succeed in protecting the mythical world? Dive into this enchanting tale of adventure and discovery.

From the publisher

Elliot Eisner isn’t exactly thrilled with the first day at his new school. His class is going on a field trip to a creepy forest called the Pine Barrens. The trip is being led by Professor Fauna, the weirdest teacher Elliot has ever met. And the only kid who will talk to Elliot, Uchenna Devereaux, isn’t afraid of danger. She likes danger. Elliot and Uchenna are about to become part of a secret group of adventurers, The Unicorn Rescue Society, whose goal is to protect and defend the world’s mythical creatures. Together with Professor Fauna, Elliot and Uchenna must help rescue a Jersey Devil from a duo of conniving, greedy billionaires, the Schmoke Brothers.

Awards

The E.B. White Read Aloud Honor (2019)
At a glance
Format
Pages
176
Words
15,981
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
540L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about secretsBooks about natureBooks about rescues and rescuingBooks about sports and recreation
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~N
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
194055
Publication
Published
April 10, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780735231702

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