The Magnificent Monsters of Cedar Street

By Lauren Oliver

Book #1 in the Magnificent Monsters of Cedar Street series

A girl must uncover the truth behind her father's disappearance and the vanishing of magical creatures.

5.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.5/5 Goodreads · 775 ratings

348 pages· 69,215 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In 19th-century Boston, Cordelia Clay's world is turned upside down when her father and their beloved magical creatures vanish. With only a cryptic note and a few clues, Cordelia embarks on a daring quest. Joined by her friend Gregory, a mischievous filch named Iggy, a baby dragon, and a zombie puppy, she must navigate a city that fears the very creatures she loves. Can Cordelia unravel the mystery and save her father before it's too late? Discover a tale of courage, friendship, and the hidden wonders of a world that fears the unknown.

From the publisher

From the bestselling author of E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor Book Liesl &amp;amp; Po comes a timely and relevant adventure story about monsters of all kinds–and a girl brave enough to save them.Cordelia Clay loves the work she and her father do together: saving and healing the remarkable creatures around Boston at the end of the nineteenth century. Their home on Cedar Street is full to the brim with dragons, squelches, and diggles, and Cordelia loves every one of them.But their work must be kept secret–others aren’t welcoming to outsiders and immigrants, so what would the people of Boston do to the creatures they call “monsters”? One morning, Cordelia awakens to discover that her father has disappeared–along with nearly all the monsters. With only a handful of clues and a cryptic note to guide her, Cordelia must set off to find out what happened to her father, with the help of her new friend Gregory, Iggy the farting filch, a baby dragon, and a small zuppy (zombie puppy, that is).–Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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