Dive into “Into the Shadows: 1” by Pura Belpré Honor-winning author Angela Cervantes, a thrilling adventure perfect for young readers aged 8-12. Discover Area 53, a secret government lab housing mythical creatures like fairies, wyverns, and manticores. Join Ollie and his best friend Garen as they accidentally release six magical anomalies and embark on a high-stakes quest to recapture them. This Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection is a captivating tale of friendship, courage, and unexpected discoveries within a world of dark corners and astonishing magical beings. A must-read for fans of fantasy and adventure stories, from “The Bookish Owl.”