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- "A funny, fantastical mystery. . . Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan.
- 8-12 Years
- 8.3" x 5.6" Hardcover
- 304 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic
- Series Name: Giada the Healer Novel
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"With her thirteenth birthday just around the corner, Giada Bellantuono has to make a big decision: Will she join the family business and become a healer or follow her dreams? But even though she knows her calling is to heal vulnerable animals, using her powers to treat magical creatures is decidedly not allowed. When a group of witches kidnaps her beloved older brother, Rocco, and her parents are away, Giada is the only person left who can rescue him. Swept into the magical underground city of Malafi, Giada will need the help of her new companions to save her brother--or risk losing him forever." --Book Synopsis
"A funny, fantastical mystery. . . Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan." --Laura Ruby, Two-Time National Book Award Finalist and author of the YORK Trilogy"I could live with these characters and in this world for a good long while. Bring on the sequel!" --New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy
To save her family, she'll have to make a dangerous bargain and tip the scales of balance.
With her thirteenth birthday just around the corner, Giada Bellantuono has to make a big decision: Will she join the family business and become a healer or follow her dreams? But even though she knows her calling is to heal vulnerable animals, using her powers to treat magical creatures is decidedly not allowed.
When a group of witches kidnaps her beloved older brother, Rocco, and her parents are away, Giada is the only person left who can rescue him. Swept into the magical underground city of Malafi, Giada will need the help of her new companions to save her brother--or risk losing him forever.
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"Take one headstrong, lovable heroine, one snarky cat familiar, a family of gryphons, a rich and immersive magical world plus a search for a missing brother and you get How to Heal a Gryphon, a funny, fantastical mystery with nods to Italian history and mythology. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan."--Laura Ruby, Two-Time National Book Award Finalist and author of the YORK Trilogy "I could live with these characters and in this world for a good long while. Bring on the sequel!" --New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy "Cannistra's entertaining narrative features wonderful descriptions of places and events that will transport readers. Stupenda!" -- Kirkus Reviews "Via a world where magic and modern medicine coexist, and a secret spell-casting community lives undetected year-round, Cannistra writes a compassionate quest that interrogates tradition, legacy, and humans' effect on the natural world." -- Publishers Weekly "Cannistra's wonderfully engrossing and atmospheric story is replete with intriguing Italian folklore, locations, and language... Giada is a joy to befriend; she's aware of her shortcomings but also confident in her magic, and she unapologetically delights in her fat body and all that it's capable of. It's worth a trip to this enchanting (and enchanted) Italian coast." -- Booklist
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.6 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 304
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fantasy & Magic
Series Title: Giada the Healer Novel
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Format: Hardcover
Author: Meg Cannistra
Language: English
Street Date: October 4, 2022
TCIN: 85734344
UPC: 9781335426871
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-4374
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Delightful middle-grade fantasy
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
bostieslovebooks - 2 years ago
Giada’s family has magical powers that they use for healing. On the cusp of her thirteenth birthday, Giada must decide whether she will follow her family legacy of healing humans or follow her heart’s desire to heal animals, something that is not allowed. HOW TO HEAL A GRYPHON was a delightful middle-grade fantasy book. I loved the adorably spunky main character, Giada. I’m a fan of books that explore family dynamics and tradition especially when the conflict between characters leads to character development. The writing flowed well and the plot moved along at a good pace. I liked how the fantasy aspects of Giada’s world were created. I was slightly disappointed that there wasn’t more focus on Giada’s healing of animals. Given the premise of the story, I thought this would have played a larger role in the book than it did. HOW TO HEAL A GRYPHON is a well-written and appropriate/enjoyable book for a middle-grade audience. Despite being targeted for that age range, this is a book that I liked reading as an adult. I would recommend it.
A cute middle-grade fantasy with magical animals
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
lurkykitty - 2 years ago
How to Heal a Gryphon follows Giada, who is almost thirteen and comes from a long line of magical healers, the Guaritori, followers of Apollo. Giada is not interested in using her healing powers on people; she feels an affinity for the goddess Diana and wants to help animals. Giada feels as if she is always being compared to her older brother Rocco who has followed the family tradition and is the perfect son and guaritore. Rocco goes missing, abducted by the dark witches of the underground city of Malafi. Giada sets out to rescue him with the help of her animal friends, including, Sinistro, a talking cat who I just loved. This middle-grade story is sweet, fast-paced and fun, and Giada is a spirited, persistent, headstrong character who sometimes has to be reminded to tone down her stubbornness. A few things were incongruous, such as characters making the sign of the cross in a world where people practice magic and follow Apollo, and Giada who loves animals but also eats some of them. Overall, a cute, enjoyable read that is hopefully a series starter.