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Description
Information on eight strange mysteries, which still remain unsolved. Including the Loch Ness monster, UFOs and the Mary Celeste.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a quick, fun read that feeds that natural curiosity kids have about the weird and unexplained, this one's for you. Keith West packs eight genuinely puzzling mysteries between its covers from the ever-elusive Loch Ness monster to the creepy abandoned ship Mary Celeste and presents each one in a way that makes you want to keep flipping pages. At just over 3,000 words, it's perfect for kids who might feel intimidated by thicker books, and the 4.9 reading level means it's accessible without being babyish. This hits the sweet spot for middle graders who love sharing "Did you know?" facts with friends or anyone who enjoys a good mystery that doesn't have a neat, tidy ending (honestly, those unsolved ones are often the most fun). Parents can feel good that it's purely informational no scary images or overly frightening content just solid weird facts that spark conversation. If your kid devours this, they'd probably also enjoy other collections of strange facts or why-things-happen books.