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    Cryptids

    Uncover the Secrets Behind the World's Most Baffling Beasts and Curious Creatures

    Author Tamara Macfarlane
    Illustrated by Valentino Lasso
    Hardcover
    $18.99 US
    DK. | DK Children
    9"W x 11"H
    On sale Aug 04, 2026 | 64 Pages | 9798217305674
    Grades 2-6
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    Have you ever wondered if monsters really exist? Journey into the extraordinary world of cryptozoology in this captivating book as you explore the stories behind mythical creatures both famous and infamous.

    From the legendary Loch Ness Monster to the terrifying Moth Man, discover how science and detective work can be used to uncover the truth behind these amazing beasts, and how, in some curious cases, cryptids have turned out to be more fact than fiction.

    Packed with fascinating facts, incredible investigations, and tips on becoming a cryptozoologist, this stunningly illustrated book will fuel your imagination and spark your curiosity. This is the perfect book for young readers who are fascinated by the unknown and love a good mystery!
    Tamara Macfarlane is the owner of the award winning Tales on Moon Lane Children's Bookshop, Moon Lane Education and Moon Lane Ink CIC. She has over 15 years' experience working with children and schools, and combines running the two bookshops with writing children's books. She currently has series with Hodder, Simon and Schuster, Troika Books and Puffin. Tamara has judged many high profile book awards (Costa, British Book Award, Muslim Young Writers Award) and has given talks at Bath, Oxford, Sharjah, Chengdu and Hay literary festivals. Whilst setting up Moon Lane Ink CIC in 2017, Tamara was mentored by the University of Cambridge Judge Business School's Social Ventures. She is part of a diversity steering group for Booktrust, and has contributed to the Booksellers Association's new diversity guide. Moon Lane Ink CIC is dedicated to raising equality in children's Books: equality of access, representation and roles in the publishing industry. View titles by Tamara Macfarlane
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    Have you ever wondered if monsters really exist? Journey into the extraordinary world of cryptozoology in this captivating book as you explore the stories behind mythical creatures both famous and infamous.

    From the legendary Loch Ness Monster to the terrifying Moth Man, discover how science and detective work can be used to uncover the truth behind these amazing beasts, and how, in some curious cases, cryptids have turned out to be more fact than fiction.

    Packed with fascinating facts, incredible investigations, and tips on becoming a cryptozoologist, this stunningly illustrated book will fuel your imagination and spark your curiosity. This is the perfect book for young readers who are fascinated by the unknown and love a good mystery!

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    Tamara Macfarlane is the owner of the award winning Tales on Moon Lane Children's Bookshop, Moon Lane Education and Moon Lane Ink CIC. She has over 15 years' experience working with children and schools, and combines running the two bookshops with writing children's books. She currently has series with Hodder, Simon and Schuster, Troika Books and Puffin. Tamara has judged many high profile book awards (Costa, British Book Award, Muslim Young Writers Award) and has given talks at Bath, Oxford, Sharjah, Chengdu and Hay literary festivals. Whilst setting up Moon Lane Ink CIC in 2017, Tamara was mentored by the University of Cambridge Judge Business School's Social Ventures. She is part of a diversity steering group for Booktrust, and has contributed to the Booksellers Association's new diversity guide. Moon Lane Ink CIC is dedicated to raising equality in children's Books: equality of access, representation and roles in the publishing industry. View titles by Tamara Macfarlane
    Valentino Lasso View titles by Valentino Lasso

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