Discover “Beasties,” a USA TODAY BESTSELLER by New York Times bestselling author Peter Lerangis! Four kids stumble upon an alien artifact in Central Park that transforms them into animals. Riley becomes a rat, his sister a hawk, and the bully a raccoon. Now, they must race against time to find a cure and reverse the transformation before Central Park’s predators catch them. This thrilling adventure, perfect for readers aged 8-12, plunges these kids into a dangerous Manhattan plot. Can they use their new animal abilities to save themselves, stop the bad guys, and get back home? Don’t miss this wild, survival-driven quest where failure means staying beasts forever!