"The Collectors" is a middle-grade fantasy novel by Jacqueline West. The story follows Van, a young boy who discovers that his family has a secret connection to a magical world called the Collectors' Society. When Van's little sister is taken by the Collectors, he must embark on a dangerous quest to save her and unravel the mysteries of this strange world. Along the way, he befriends a talking weasel named Pebble and encounters a variety of magical creatures, including a villainous collector who will stop at nothing to maintain his power. With its richly imagined world-building and thrilling plot, "The Collectors" is a delightful and engaging read for young readers and fans of fantasy fiction.