Mythics #1: Marina and the Kraken, The -- Lauren Magaziner

<p><strong>From <em>Case Closed</em> author Lauren Magaziner and artist Mirelle Ortega comes the first book in a new highly illustrated middle grade fantasy series. Full of action, adventure, and friendship, a team of five girls must stop a powerful villain by finding their mythical familiars. </strong></p><p>It's Pairing Day in Terrafamiliar! Marina has been waiting for this moment--anxiously--for as long as she can remember. Because today's the day she gets to bond with her animal familiar for life, like every other ten-year-old in the land.</p><p>Except after the ceremony ends, Marina doesn't have one. And she's not alone . . . four other girls also didn't get their animal companions. The leaders of Terrafamiliar realize something special is happening: Marina and the other four girls--Kit, Ember, Pippa, and Hailey--are called Mythics</p><p>In times of unrest, the Mythics must earn their Mythies--mythical beasts--in quests of courage. But danger lurks everywhere as there are others seeking this mysterious power. And only the Mythics can save Terrafamiliar! </p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Lauren Magaziner<br><b>Publisher:</b> Katherine Tegen Books<br><b>Published:</b> 05/02/2023<br><b>Pages:</b> 144<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.22lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.59h x 5.29w x 0.30d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780063058873<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12