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Once There Was

Name: Once There Was
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Book Synopsis: A New York Times bestseller! Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them meets Neil Gaiman in this “striking and heartfelt” (Kirkus Reviews) novel about an Iranian American girl who discovers that her father was secretly a veterinarian to magical creatures—and that she must take up his mantle, despite the many dangers.

Once was, once wasn’t. So began the stories Marjan’s father told her as a little girl—fables like the story of the girl who sprung a unicorn from a hunter’s snare, or the nomad boy who rescued a baby shirdal. Tales of mythical beasts that filled her with curiosity and wonder. But Marjan’s not a little girl anymore. In the wake of her father’s sudden death, she is trying to hold it all together: her schoolwork, friendships, and keeping her dad’s shoestring veterinary practice from going under.

Then, one day, she receives a visitor who reveals something stunning: Marjan’s father was no ordinary veterinarian. The creatures out of the stories he told her were real—and he traveled the world to care for them. And now that he’s gone, she must take his place.

Marjan steps into a secret world hidden in plain sight, where magical creatures are bought and sold, treasured and trapped. She finds friends she never knew she needed—a charming British boy who grew up with a griffon, a runaway witch seeking magic and home—while trying to hide her double life from her old friends and classmates. The deeper Marjan gets into treating these animals, the closer she comes to finding who killed her father—and to a shocking truth that will reawaken her sense of wonder and put humans and beasts in the gravest of danger.

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Experience the enchanting tale of Marjan, an Iranian American girl, in "Once There Was". This New York Times bestseller combines the allure of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" with the captivating storytelling of Neil Gaiman. Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure as Marjan discovers her father's hidden secret as a veterinarian to magical creatures!

From a young age, Marjan was enthralled by the mythical fables her father shared with her. Now, in the aftermath of his sudden death, she is left to navigate the challenges of school, friendships, and maintaining her dad's struggling veterinary practice. Little does she know, her father's imaginative tales were more than just stories – they were real. With this newfound knowledge, Marjan is destined to carry on her father's legacy.

Step into an extraordinary world where magical creatures come to life, hidden in plain sight. Marjan finds herself surrounded by fascinating creatures, both treasured and trapped. Along her journey, she discovers unexpected allies, including a captivating British boy who grew up with a griffon, and a runaway witch in search of magic and a place to call home. Together, they uncover the truth about her father's death, unraveling a shocking mystery that will expose the gravest of dangers for both humans and beasts.

"Once There Was" is a spellbinding novel that will ignite your sense of wonder and keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss this extraordinary tale of bravery, friendship, and the power of uncovering hidden truths.

Ready to embark on this magical journey with Marjan? Start your adventure today and discover the enchanting world of "Once There Was".Click here to get your copy!

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