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• Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You

  DiTerlizzi, Tony

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  Arthur Spiderwick’s personal writings on faeries, boggarts, and pixies are at your fingertips. Just make sure goblins don’t try to snatch the book away while you aren’t looking. *Contains potential spoilers for: The Spiderwick Chronicles*

• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

  [Illustrated Edition]

  Scamander, Newt,

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  Fans of the Harry Potter series will appreciate this encyclopedia on magical creatures written by famous wizard and Magizoologist Scamander Newt. Brush up on your knowledge of hippogriffs, mandrakes, dragons, and more. Who knows, maybe you could…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dracopedia

  a Guide to Drawing the Dragons of the World

  O'Connor, William (William Todd)

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  Artists, if you’ve been wanting to draw dragons, but haven’t been brave or foolish enough to approach one and ask them to sit for a portrait, then I must recommend this book. Dracopedia features detailed paintings and sketches of these beasts, along…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Magical Unicorn Society

  a Brief History of Unicorns

  Phipps, Selwyn E.,

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  The Magical Unicorn Society, or MUS, has been documenting unicorn encounters for centuries. These records were kept secret until 2019, when the MUS decided to share their magical stories with the public. Ever wonder how soft a unicorn’s mane is?…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dr. Ernest Drake's Monsterology Handbook

  a Practical Course in Monsters

  Drake, Ernest

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  Dr. Ernest Drake, professional monsterologist, teaches you about the world of monsters. You’ll learn how to cure a cyclops’ lazy eye, approach an angry minotaur, and how to identify monster tracks, so you can feel confident the next time you bump…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds

  Your Introduction to Deities, Mythical Beings & Fantastic Creatures

  Riordan, Rick

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  *Contains potential spoilers for: Magnus Chase* A companion book to Rick Riordan’s Magnus Chase series, this guide to Norse gods and magical beings should prepare you for adventures as one of Odin’s bravest warriors.

• Hilda's Book of Beasts and Spirits

  Hibbs, Emily,

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  Followers of Hilda and her adventures will be thrilled to read this guide on the unique flora and fauna of Trolberg.

• A Field Guide to Goblins, Gremlins, and Other Wicked Creatures

  Sautter, Aaron

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  An encyclopedia about mischievous magical creatures and the chaos they can bring.

• The Mermaid Atlas

  Merfolk of the World

  Claybourne, Anna,

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  Explore the land of merfolk in all of its magic and mystery, and learn about mermaids from across all the seven seas.

• The Adventurer's Guide to Successful Escapes

  White, Wade Albert,

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  Even the bravest adventurers know that sometimes running away is your only option; especially when dealing with angry dragons or ferocious faeries! Follow adventurer Anne and her friends as they narrowly escape danger on a quest for the throne.…Read moreRead more of this annotation