FICTION

Monster Hunt

Exploring Mysterious Creatures with Jim Arnosky
by Jim ARNOSKY
978-1-42313-028-4.
COPY ISBN
Gr 3—5—Arnosky invites readers to tag along with him as he goes on a monster hunt. He starts off with ever-popular giant sharks and giant squids, and then returns to land for Bigfoot and other mysterious apelike beasts. Lake creatures (Nessie and the Lake Champlain Monster) are mentioned. Typical Arnosky-style illustrations are compelling, even a bit scary at times. But there's nothing here that's too terrifying. The text is information rich and engaging. This is sure to be a hit with young cryptozoology enthusiasts.—Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI
Inviting readers to join him on a "monster hunt," Arnosky ponders the existence of "mysterious creatures" and compares real animals once thought to be folkloric (or extinct) with legendary creatures Bigfoot, Nessie, and Champ from Lake Champlain. Characteristic Arnosky illustrations support a conversational narrative that questions what's real or possible, making this a friendly outing intended to inspire further research. Resources not included.
Reviewed by Anne Chapman Callaghan , Jul 01, 2011

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