Most Popular Books by Suzanne Selfors

At Dr. Woo''s Worm Hospital, Pearl and Ben are greeted with some bad news. A human has been spotted in the Imaginary World! Dr. Woo suspects it might be Maximus Steele -- a poacher with his sights set on prized animal horns. What creature will he attack next? Will it be a unicorn? Together, Pearl, Ben, and Dr. Woo travel to the Tangled Forest. It''s an amazing, colorful, and wild place. Ultimately, the responsibility falls to Pearl to find the lost unicorn. But in a land of fire-breathing insects and flesh-eating flora, is she up for the challenge? Suzanne Selfors delivers a wild journey filled with mythical creatures and zany adventures that are anything but imaginary. This book includes bonus writing, art, and science activities that will help readers discover more about the mythological creatures featured in The Order of the Unicorn. These activities are designed for the home and the classroom. Enjoy doing them on your own or with friends!

"When Mother Nature goes on vacation, Sam Squirrel teams up with Prince Errol the elk and Mother Nature''s granddaughter Willow to end winter in the Quiet Woods"--

The thrilling world of DreamWorks Animation''s Spirit Riding Free is brought to life in award-winning author Suzanne Selfors''s original novel! Twelve-year-old Lucky Prescott craves adventure, but as a young lady of society she''s only been allowed to experience adventure through books. That is, until one fateful day when Lucky, her father, and her aunt leave their neat-and-tidy city life and travel to their new home out west-the Wild West. At first Lucky is excited, but during the long train ride to her new hometown of Miradero, she begins to worry. What if she doesn''t make any new friends? Everyone in the West rides horses, but she''s never been allowed to even sit on one. How can she possibly fit in? Anxious about the future, Lucky looks out the train window and sees a majestic wild stallion. When their eyes meet, she senses a connection. But when the stallion is caught by wranglers, Lucky''s heart breaks. And when she next sees the stallion, he''s tied to a post, refusing to be "broken in." Spirit Riding Free: The Adventure Begins is the story of a girl and a wild horse, equally out of place in a strange, new world, but equally fierce and brave. With each other to lean on, will these two free spirits be able to find a home together?

Only a mythical creature that''s part eagle and part lion can stop germs from spreading throughout Buttonville in the fifth Imaginary Veterinary book. A mysterious sickness from the Imaginary World is sweeping the town of Buttonville. Dr. Woo, Metalmouth, and even the sasquatch have fallen ill. According to Mr. Tabby, the only known cure is a griffin''s feather, but there is none in the hospital. Keeping an eye out for Maximus Steele, a poacher wanted for crimes against Imaginary creatures, Ben, Pearl, and Mr. Tabby make their way through the Portal. But danger looms on the other side. Can they persuade the griffin, king of the Imaginary World, to surrender a feather? And at what cost? Suzanne Selfors delivers a wild journey filled with mythical creatures and zany adventures that are anything but imaginary. This book includes bonus writing, art, and science activities that will help readers discover more about the mythological creatures featured in The Griffin''s Riddle. These activities are designed for the home and the classroom. Enjoy doing them on your own or with friends!

"From the first dragon sighting, readers will be thoroughly entertained with this hijinks-filled adventure story." — Library Media Connection, starred review When Ben Silverstein is sent to the small town of Buttonville to spend the summer with his grandfather, he''s certain it will be the most boring vacation ever. That is, until his grandfather''s cat brings home what looks like . . . a baby dragon? Amazed, Ben enlists the help of local girl Pearl Petal. They take the wounded dragon to the only veterinarian''s office in town — Dr. Woo''s Worm Hospital. But as Ben and Pearl discover, Dr. Woo''s isn''t a worm hospital at all — it''s actually a secret hospital for imaginary creatures. After Ben accidentally leaves the hospital''s front door unlocked, a rather large and very hairy beast escapes. Ben and Pearl are tasked with retrieving the runaway creature, and what started out as an ordinary summer becomes the adventure of a lifetime. Suzanne Selfors delivers a wild journey filled with mythical creatures and zany adventures. This book includes bonus writing, art, and science activities that will help readers discover more about the mythological creatures featured in The Sasquatch Escape. These activities are designed for the home and the classroom. Enjoy them on your own or with friends! "This book is a ton of fun. I can''t wait for more adventures!" —Wendy Mass , New York Times–bestselling author of The Candymakers "An entertaining story that will pique readers'' interest from the first dragon sighting." — Publishers Weekly "Funny, touching, and sure to please . . .Kids will relate to Ben and his troubles, root for the amazing animals, and enjoy Santat''s zany illustrations." — School Library Journal

"A fun and slightly suspenseful" middle grade adventure "that has more hijinks than horror" as a girl sets about rescuing her best friend from a monster ( Kirkus Reviews ). Pearl Petal and Ben Silverstein can''t wait for their first official day as apprentices of Dr. Woo, veterinarian for imaginary creatures. That is, until they are tasked with clipping the sasquatch''s toenails. Gross! Then Pearl spots a monster in the lake behind the hospital and sets off for a closer look, with Ben trailing cautiously behind. The outing goes awry when Ben is captured by the creature and held hostage on an island in the middle of the lake. It''s up to Pearl to hatch a rescue mission. Will she save the day or cement her reputation as the town troublemaker? And will the hospital''s secret patient be able to help? Suzanne Selfors takes readers on an incredible adventure full of mythical creatures and astonishing discoveries . This book includes bonus writing, art, and science activities that will help readers discover more about the mythological creatures featured in The Lonely Lake Monster. These activities are designed for the home and the classroom. Enjoy doing them on your own or with friends! Praise for the Imaginary Veterinary series: "This book is a ton of fun. I can''t wait for more adventures!" —Wendy Mass , New York Times–bestselling author of The Candymakers "An entertaining story that will pique readers'' interest from the first dragon sighting." — Publishers Weekly "Funny, touching, and sure to please . . .Kids will relate to Ben and his troubles, root for the amazing animals, and enjoy Santat''s zany illustrations." — School Library Journal

Everything changes when Isabelle discovers that she is the heir to Fortune''s Farm, a wondrous place where the final remnants of magic grow. For as long as she can remember, ten-year-old Isabelle has dreamed of escaping her home in Runny Cove, a gray village where it never stops raining, and where she is forced to work at Mr. Supreme''s Umbrella Factory. Journeying across the ocean, Isabelle finds a sunny new home filled with magical delights, including Curative Cherry trees that can heal all kinds of sickness, and Floating Fronds that make her fly. But Isabelle still feels the call to return to Runny Cove and use the secrets of the farm to stop the rain. With the magic of Fortune''s Farm behind her, will Isabell be strong enough to bring back the sun and stop the despicable Mr. Supreme? From the author of Smells Like Dog comes a magical journey about loyalty, family, and the magic within.

When you''re the daughter of a best-selling romance writer, life should be pretty good. But for 16-year-old Alice Amorous, daughter of the Queen of Romance, life is an agonizing lie. Her mother''s been secretly hospitalized for mental illness, and Alice has been putting on a brave front, answering fan letters, forging her mother''s signature, telling the publisher that all is well. But the next book is due and the Queen can''t write it. Alice needs a story for her mother. And she needs one fast. That''s when she meets Errol, a strange boy who''s been following her. A boy who tells her that he has a love story. A boy who believes he''s Cupid. As Alice begins to hear Errol''s voice in her head, and begins to see things she can''t explain, she must face the truth - that she''s either inherited her mother''s madness, or Errol is for real.

This heartwarming tale by bestselling author Suzanne Selfors is about the unlikely friendship between a boy who is cursed to look like a rat and a girl who loathes rodents. This instant classic is perfect for fans of The One and Only Ivan, A Wolf Called Wander, and Flora & Ulysses. Ratty Barclay wasn''t supposed to be born a four-foot-tall, walking, talking rodent, but thanks to the Barclay family curse, he''s had to live in hiding from the rest of the world. All he wants for his thirteenth birthday is to return to his family''s abandoned estate on Fairweather Island to somehow break the curse. Then he''ll finally get to live his life as a four-foot-tall, walking, talking, human boy. Edweena Gup, the granddaughter of the Barclays'' groundskeeper, has dedicated her life to being a Rat-Catcher Extraordinaire like her great-great-great grandmother before her. It doesn''t matter that Fairweather Island has been rat-free for over a hundred years—she''s determined to make sure everyone is prepared for their imminent return. And when she spots a human-sized rat lurking on the Barclay grounds, her worst fears are confirmed. Though it seems like Ratty and Edweena are destined to be enemies, they have a lot in common—they''re both lonely and misunderstood. But will they be able to overcome their fears of each other and maybe even become . . . friends?

This short story by Suzanne Selfors is a companion to her novel A Semi-Charming Kind of Life. At Ever After High, some students are paired with companion creatures; some aid them in their quests to fulfill their destinies, while others offer the kind of friendships you find only in fairytales. Darling Charming loves riding her horse, Sir Gallopad, who has the ability to camouflage himself by changing colors! But Sir Gallopad hasn''t always felt so special. Read this original short story about how Darling got her enchanting pet horse.

The fifth hexciting book in Suzanne Selfors'' Ever After High: A School Story series. Holly and Poppy O''Hair are twins, but it''s always been easy to tell these sisters apart. Because she is destined to be the next Rapunzel, Holly has always had the longest locks at Ever After High, while Poppy, whose fairytale destiny is up in the air, wears her hair short to express her individuality. But when Poppy''s hair begins growing longer and longer, while Holly''s hair gets shorter and shorter, it seems as if the sisters might have to reveal the secret they''ve been keeping about their destinies. Can they turn this bad hair day around, or will their fairytale ending be a fairy-fail? © 2016 Mattel. All Rights Reserved.

In this second novel based on DreamWorks Animation''s Spirit Riding Free by award-winning author Suzanne Selfors, it''s Lucky Prescott''s first winter in the West! After Miradero Mel, the town''s weather-predicting pig, forecasts that this winter is going to be one of the harshest Miradero''s had in decades, Lucky and her best friends, Pru and Abigail, are excited to see what kind of adventures they can have in the snow. Their excitement quickly shifts to concern for the townspeople, who might not have enough food to last the season, and for Miradero''s animals, like Lucky''s wild stallion Spirit, who has a new foal in his herd. Will they be able to survive the worst that winter has to offer? The cold winter winds are also the winds of change at home for Lucky and her single father, Jim. It seems everyone has an opinion about Jim''s marriage prospects. But Lucky likes their new life just the way it is. She isn''t ready for a new mom....But what if her dad is ready for a new wife? Lucky''s first winter in Miradero promises to be one that she, her best friends, and Spirit will never forget!

A brand-new series of school stories from the world of Ever After High! Duchess Swan and Lizzie Hearts are roommates at Ever After High. While their personalities are very different, they bond over not quite fitting in with the other Royals. Lizzie, however, has one thing that Duchess doesn''t: a happily-ever-after at the end of her story. While Lizzie and the other princesses train for the day when they will rule their kingdoms, Duchess is torn between her role as the perfect, dutiful princess and her rebellious ambition to be a queen. When both girls are selected to attend General Villainy class, Duchess sees an opportunity to be a rebel while following the rules. But can she play a prank on her roomie to ace the class? Find out if Duchess'' desire to change her destiny will make her Ever After High''s Next Top Villain! Don''t miss the companion Destiny Do-Over Diary, General Villainy, for interactive fun!

Darling Charming is bored in Damsel-In-Distressing class. She''d much rather be in Hero Training with her brothers. The only thing is, she has secretly been helping her brother Dexter ace the class. If anyone finds out, a scandal would erupt at Ever After High. One of the most prestigious families in town, the Charmings have a reputation to uphold. Darling is destined to be a damsel...but this Rebel may want to decide her own destiny! Why should princes have all the fun? Don''t miss the companion activity book, Hero Training!

"When bees invade the chicken coop, Willow seeks help from a friendly stink badger, but the other critters are afraid of her smelly spray"--

Boom Broom doesn''t think his life could get any worse. Ever since his mother was swept away by a twister, his family has gone crazy. They refuse to leave the house and Boom and his sister Mertyle are looked after by Halvor, the Viking descendant who rents the room over their garage. When Boom finds a baby mermaid who seems to grant unlimited wishes, he thinks his luck has turned around. That is, until his sister is hit by the curse of the merfolk. Now Boom and his best friend Winger must find a way to return the merbaby to its mother and save Mertyle before it is too late.

Emmeline Thistle, a dirt-scratcher''s daughter, has escaped death twice-first, on the night she was born, and second, on the day her entire village was swept away by flood. Left with nothing and no one, Emmeline discovers her rare and mysterious ability-she can churn milk into chocolate, a delicacy more precious than gold. Suddenly, the most unwanted girl in Anglund finds herself desired by all. But Emmeline only wants one-Owen Oak, a dairyman''s son, whose slow smiles and lingering glances once tempted her to believe she might someday be loved for herself. But others will stop at nothing to use her gift for their own gains-no matter what the cost to Emmeline. Magic and romance entwine in this fantastical world where true love and chocolate conquer all.

The sixth fableous book in Suzanne Selfors'' Ever After High: A School Story series. Meeshell is not an ordinary mermaid princess; she knows that someday, when she is older, she will leave her sea kingdom and live happily ever after on land with her prince. The thought of living on land is thrilling but also nerve-racking. Meeshell is glad she has years to prepare! But there is a change in the tides, and now Meeshell will start attending Ever After High. She has almost no time to do all of her preparing and planning. Can Meeshell fit in at Ever After High, or will she stand out like a fish out of water? © 2016 Mattel. All Rights Reserved.

When Homer Pudding receives a mysterious note emblazoned with the letters L.O.S.T., he knows the moment he has been waiting for has arrived. It is time to meet the society of Legends, Objects, Secrets, and Treasures, take his Uncle''s place, and become a true adventurer. With his best friend, Dog, at his side, everything seems to be going as planned...until an unexpected opponent challenges Homer''s spot, and they are tasked with a dangerous quest. Only the one who can solve the clues and reach the treasure first will be given membership. Homer is counting on Dog''s hidden ability to smell treasure to help him along the way -- but someone is trying to hinder his quest and keep him out of L.O.S.T. And who is plotting to steal Dog? From the sleepy goat fields of Milkydale to fantastical mansions and hidden islands, Dog and Homer are off on another page-turning adventure!