The Imaginary Veterinary

by Suzanne Selfors

1.4k

6.5h

13–17

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Cozy Fantasy Epic/High Fantasy

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The Imaginary Veterinary

BySuzanne Selfors

Cozy Fantasy Epic/High Fantasy

1.4k

6.5h

2013–17

View Series

About This Series

“When a bored city kid stumbles upon a secret hospital for mythical creatures, every ordinary summer day becomes an extraordinary rescue mission.”

“When a bored city kid stumbles upon a secret hospital for mythical creatures, every ordinary summer day becomes an extraordinary rescue mission.”

Ten-year-old Ben Silverstein arrives in the tiny town of Buttonville expecting a dull summer with his grandfather. Everything changes when a wounded baby dragon appears and leads Ben and local girl Pearl Petal to Dr. Woo's Worm Hospital — a veterinary clinic secretly treating sasquatches, lake monsters, unicorns, and griffins. The two children become apprentices, sworn to keep the Imaginary World a secret.

Ben Silverstein is a clever city kid who quickly sheds his skepticism to become a brave apprentice. Pearl Petal, Buttonville-born and fearless, balances Ben's caution with bold action. Together they grow from startled bystanders into genuine protectors of the Imaginary World.

Across six books, Ben and Pearl navigate increasingly dangerous rescues in Buttonville and the Imaginary World beyond a hidden portal. Their bond deepens as they outwit the ruthless poacher Maximus Steele, who threatens every creature they love. The series builds to a thrilling finale involving a swarm of sugar fairies and Steele's ultimate defeat.

Each book introduces a fresh mythical creature with unique personality, keeping the series endlessly surprising.
The 'found-family' bond between Ben, Pearl, Dr. Woo, and even grumpy Mr. Tabby warms every page.
Bonus educational mythology activities at the end of each book make it a hit with parents and teachers.

Cozy creature-care stories where young heroes nurture magical animals rather than battle monsters.
Series with 'secret world hidden in plain sight' premises like The Familiars or The Candymakers.
Light adventure with humor and heart that works read aloud or independently.

•Aimed at readers ages 7–10; older readers may find the stakes too gentle.
•Book 5 (The Griffin's Riddle) appears out of sequence in some digital editions but is fully published.
•The series wraps neatly in six books with no open-ended cliffhangers.

⚖️The Verdict

A delightfully inventive middle-grade series pairing real heart with imaginative creature lore, perfect for young animal lovers and budding fantasy fans.