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A Mess of Monsters

by Carissa Turpin

A road trip with a monstrous twist

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A road trip with a monstrous twist

A journey across the United States brings a new cryptid into view at each stop, including a wish-granting Mothman, a mischievous jackalope, and an orange-loving Swamp Ape. Their encounters add fantastical complications to a story that also addresses family tensions, friendship troubles, and the search for a sense of belonging. The book brings mythical creatures and the everyday uncertainties of growing up into the same adventure.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Kids ages 9–12 interested in fantasy and mythical creatures
  • Readers who enjoy stories combining a journey with cryptid encounters
  • Young readers interested in friendship, family, and belonging

Themes

Cryptids and mythical creaturesGrowing upFamilyFriendshipBelonging

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Book overview

Because growing up can sometimes be a little monstrous...

 

A Mess of Monsters takes readers across the United States where every stop hides a different cryptid. From a wish-granting Mothman in West Virginia to a mischievous jackalope in Arizona to an orange-loving Swamp Ape in Florida, each new cryptid comes with new complications for our young heroes. And the monsters aren't the only things they have to face-there's also family drama, friendship troubles, and figuring out where they belong. After all, monsters may be scary, but growing up can be even scarier.

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