{"product_id":"books-the-cryptid-catcher-by-lija-fisher","title":"The Cryptid Catcher","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Cryptid Catcher\u003c\/i\u003e is 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\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e After 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Praise for \u003ci\u003eThe Cryptid Catcher\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Fisher'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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54423449207057,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781250308528.jpg?v=1787598743","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-the-cryptid-catcher-by-lija-fisher","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}