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Once There Was,New
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A New York Times bestseller!A Morris Award FinalistFantastic 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 creaturesand that she must take up his mantle, despite the many dangers.Once was, once wasnt.So began the stories Marjans father told her as a little girlfables like the story of the girl who sprung a unicorn from a hunters snare, or the nomad boy who rescued a baby shirdal. Tales of mythical beasts that filled her with curiosity and wonder.But Marjans not a little girl anymore. In the wake of her fathers sudden death, she is trying to hold it all together: her schoolwork, friendships, and keeping her dads shoestring veterinary practice from going under. Then, one day, she receives a visitor who reveals something stunning: Marjans father was no ordinary veterinarian. The creatures out of the stories he told her were realand he traveled the world to care for them. And now that hes 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 neededa charming British boy who grew up with a griffon, a runaway witch seeking magic and homewhile 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 fatherand 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Once There Was'? A: 'Once There Was' explores themes of loss, identity, and the connection between humans and magical creatures, as Marjan navigates her father's legacy as a veterinarian to mythical beings.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Once There Was'? A: 'Once There Was' is written by Kiyash Monsef.
- Q: What age group is 'Once There Was' suitable for? A: 'Once There Was' is suitable for young adult readers and can appeal to those who enjoy fantasy and contemporary literature.
- Q: How many pages does 'Once There Was' have? A: 'Once There Was' contains 416 pages.
- Q: What is the format of 'Once There Was'? A: 'Once There Was' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: When was 'Once There Was' published? A: 'Once There Was' was published on April 4, 2023.
- Q: What are the main characters in 'Once There Was'? A: The main character is Marjan, an Iranian American girl, along with her father and friends like a British boy and a runaway witch.
- Q: Is 'Once There Was' part of a series? A: 'Once There Was' is a standalone novel and not part of a series.
- Q: What kind of magical creatures are featured in 'Once There Was'? A: 'Once There Was' features a variety of mythical creatures, including unicorns and griffons, reflecting a world where such beings exist.
- Q: What makes 'Once There Was' a compelling read? A: 'Once There Was' combines elements of fantasy with emotional depth, creating an engaging narrative about personal growth, adventure, and discovering one's purpose.