Illustrator’s agent: Jodi Reamer, Writers House. Sixteen-year-old Katrina's kindness to a man she finds sleeping behind her grandmother's coffeehouse leads to a strange reward as Malcolm, who is actually a teenage guardian angel, insists on rewarding her by granting her deepest wish. Author’s agent: Michael Bourret, Dystel & Goderich Literary Management. Santat’s characteristically dynamic illustrations (not all seen by PW) complement a story that will have readers eager for the next book in the Imaginary Veterinary series. Ben is a relatable main character, and daring, outspoken Pearl is the perfect partner in crime. Selfors (Smells Like a Dog) has created an entertaining story that will pique readers’ interest from the first dragon sighting. While there, Ben accidently releases a sasquatch, and he and Pearl are sent to retrieve it. When Ben discovers an injured dragon hatchling, he and Pearl head to the hospital, which is actually a refuge for imaginary creatures (including that other kind of worms-dragons) run by the mysterious Dr. Buttonville has its share of excitement, however, starting when Ben and a local girl named Pearl see what looks like a dragon flying to the newly opened “worm hospital” outside town. When 10-year-old Ben Silverstein arrives in smalltown Buttonville to stay with his grandfather, he is prepared for the most boring summer ever.
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