INTERMEDIATE FICTION
Cotter, W. Stone

Saint Philomene's Infirmary for Magical Creatures

(3) 4-6 Twelve-year-old Chance intercepts a letter that could save the inhabitants of a secret infirmary for magical creatures. Joined by his skeptical sister, Chance follows a hidden pipe to reach the subterranean hospital, where they work together to save the "nonhumans" and escape to the surface. A warm, genuine sibling relationship anchors this endearingly bizarre adventure featuring a unique setting and fantastic creatures.

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