The Magic Pet Shoppe: Book 3, Firebird Fix: Book 3, Firebird Fix

By Grian McFadden and Robin McFadden

Toby and Trian are sent by Professor Nilrem to the Realm of Baba Yaga to rescue a firebird being held captive by an evil sorceror. They meet many characters from Russian folktales as they race against time to complete their task.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Green Turtle Arts
• Release date: Feb 20, 2024
• ISBN: 9781963423051

Grian McFadden

Grian McFadden is the pen name for Patricia McFadden. Grian has been writing books and stories for and about children for over twenty-five years. You can find out more about her and her books on her website and www.greenturtlearts.com

Book preview

CHAPTER ONE

EMERGENCY

Trina pulled a bag of cookies out of her lunchbox. She handed one to her twin brother, Toby, as the two of them turned onto Spelling Street. Here, she said. I figured we’d better eat something before we get to the pet shop.

Good idea, said Toby. I was starving by the time we got home yesterday. Saving magic animals sure is hard work. He took a big bite. M-m-m. Chocolate chip. My favorite. Boy, I wish I’d saved some of my lunch milk.

Me, too. Hey, look, Professor Nilrem’s out in front of the shop, Trina said, pointing up the street.

A short, owlish looking man with a round face, horn rimmed glasses and tufty hair was waving at them. He stood in front of a purple shop with an orange striped awning. Painted in gold on the shop window were the words:

Ye Olde Pet Shoppe

Good, good! You’re here, the Professor said as the twins raced up the sidewalk to him. "We really must rescue that firebird right away. She’s not in good shape. Not in good shape at all."

What’s wrong with her? Toby asked.

Ah, ah. Koschei has caged her. Firebirds can’t live in cages. Their light goes out. She‘s barely glowing now. Once her light is gone, no power in all the Realms can revive her.

Who’s Coz…shy? Asked Toby