Belly of the Beast

In the third installment of the Fabled Stables series, young caretaker Auggie faces his fears about the future of his job while embarking on a new adventure with his friend Fen. They are tasked with rescuing a beast called the Shibboleth, which leads them into the lair of the evil Rooks. There, they encounter a mysterious girl and a monster that has already consumed the Rooks and now threatens them. The story emphasizes the importance of kindness and collaboration as Auggie and Fen must work together to calm the creature and complete their mission. This chapter book is perfect for early elementary readers, blending fantasy adventure with valuable social-emotional lessons.

Book 3 in the one-of-a-kind adventure series from New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Auxier explores the real magic behind simple acts of kindness. Auggie loves his job at the Fabled Stables, but he fears the day when it will come to an end. Fen keeps dropping hints that caretakers don't stay forever, and it's giving Auggie the grumps. Thankfully, there always seems to be a new stall to fill. This time, the stables set Auggie on a quest to rescue a beast called the Shibboleth--but the portal leads Auggie and Fen to the lair of the evil Rooks! In the dark, damp dungeon, they meet one mysterious girl and one very hungry monster. It's already gobbled up all of the Rooks, and Auggie and Fen are next unless they figure out the one way to calm the creature. Will they be able to work together to complete the mission before it's too late?