When Sam London discovered that mythical creatures are
real, he was recruited to be a part of the Department of Mythical
Wildlife. The middle schooler is anxiously awaiting his next case.
However, when a selkie arrives and makes a brazen appearance, Sam and
his team will have to help figure out why the selkie is breaking
protocol. As Sam dwells deeper into the case, he realizes the selkie has
a peculiar interest in fashion's newest ingenue, Pearl Eklund. What is
the selkie's interest in Pearl? Will Sam and his team be able to get to
the bottom of this?
The book was a fun and
exciting read. I love the bits of humor but also when they explained
interesting facts about the mythical creatures. The novel is fast-paced
and keeps delivering action. Overall, the perfect book for anyone who
has a special interest in mythical creatures.
**Disclosure - I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion**
Title: THE
SELKIE OF SAN FRANCISCO
Author: Todd
Calgi Gallicano
Pub.
Date: June 19, 2018
Publisher: Delacorte
Press
Formats: Hardcover,
eBook
Pages: 400
In the
thrilling sequel to Guardians of the Gryphon's Claw, an epic adventure novel
that "is sure to keep lovers of Rick Riordan running to the shelves,"
Sam London dives headlong into his second case involving a selkie, a mysterious
girl, and an ominous new threat to the mythical and human worlds ( School
Library Journal )!
Sam London didn't mean to uncover an ancient secret, but when he found out that
mythical creatures are real and living in our national parks, he became the
newest recruit to the Department of Mythical Wildlife. Ever since, the middle
schooler has been anxiously awaiting the call for his next case . . . and it
finally arrives with the brazen appearance of a selkie in San Francisco Bay.
Along with Dr. Vance Vantana and the guardian Tashi, Sam pursues the selkie,
who has taken a peculiar interest in fashion's newest "it" girl and
social media star, Pearl Eklund. But the closer he gets, the more questions
emerge about Pearl's mysterious connection to the mythical world. Is she the long-lost
hope for an entire civilization or the harbinger of its doom? It's up to Sam to
find out the truth, and fast. . . . The fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
Praise for Guardians of the Gryphon's Claw, Book One:
"A death-defying, globe-spanning adventure, packed with creatures out of
folklore and myth." --Publishers Weekly
"So original and exciting. This is the best fantasy-adventure novel I have
read in some time." --Martin Olson, New York Times bestselling author of
The Adventure Time Encyclopaedia
About Todd:
Todd Calgi Gallicano is the author of “Guardians
of the Gryphon’s Claw,” the first case in the Sam London Adventure series from
the Files of the Department of Mythical Wildlife. A graduate of New York
University’s School of Film and Television, Todd began his career in the film
industry, before venturing into the world of books when he was provided secret
files from the Department of Mythical Wildlife's archives.
Despite pressure from the news media and
government, Mr. Gallicano remains tightlipped when it comes to questions about
the DMW and his sources within the secret organization. He encourages fans of
Sam London to learn more about mythical creatures and to visit and support our
nation's majestic National Parks.
When he's not hammering out the next Sam London
novel on his 1938 Royal Deluxe typewriter, Mr. Gallicano enjoys spending time
with his wife and daughter. He resides with his family in North Carolina, where
he is constantly on the lookout for gargoyles, chupacabras and other nefarious
creatures.
Giveaway Details:
3 winners will receive a finished copy
of THE SELKIE OF SAN FRANCISCO, US Only.
