Ben Silverstein is prepared for a boring summer with his Grandpa Abe in Butttonville. But then his grandpa's cat shows up with what appears to be a wounded baby dragon. Ben and his new friend Pearl, take the dragon to Dr. Woo's Worm Hospital, a strange veterinary hospital set up in the old button factory. Once inside, they find it is actually a secret hospital for imaginary creatures. When a sasquatch escapes from the hospital, Ben and Pearl are assigned to bring it back without detection.
The Sasquatch Escape is a fun beginning to a series filled with adventure and mythical creatures. The plot is both exciting and humorous, perfect for middle grade readers. Illustrations by Dan Santat help bring the characters to life and enhance the lighthearted adventure. This is a great series for young readers and it even includes supplemental art and writing activities as well as a recipe.
Recommended ages--8 and up