Jump in Nathaniel Fludd is the world’s most reluctant adventurer. After his parents are lost at sea, he is sent to live with a distant cousin who happens to be the last beastologist on Earth. Nate soon finds himself on a wild expedition to Arabia to witness the hatching of a rare phoenix egg. Why it pulls you in Nate isn't looking for trouble, but trouble finds him anyway! Between a mischievous pet gremlin, a sudden desert disaster, and a group of local Bedouin, Nate has his hands full. He has to grow some courage fast if he wants to save his guardian and keep mythical creatures from disappearing forever. What you will find This story is packed with strange animals, travel to faraway lands, and the beginning of a huge mystery about Nate's family. It is a perfect first step into a world of magic and science.