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Cryptosight

By Nean McKenzie
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Cryptosight by Nean McKenzie takes young readers on an adventurous journey with two siblings who discover a family secret linked to legendary creatures. As they embark on a thrilling quest to unravel mysteries, they encounter challenges and learn valuable lessons about courage and perseverance. Perfect for children fascinated by myths and the spirit of adventure.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for an adventurous children's story packed with mysteries and an exciting quest. It has rich elements of fantasy where young characters embark on a captivating journey involving cryptids and hidden secrets. Perfect for adventurous young readers who love blending reality with fantasy.

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Cryptosight

Age range 9 to 12 What if you could see what is hidden?

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Age range 9 to 12

What if you could see what is hidden?

Rafferty Kaminski is a 13-year-old who believes in facts, unlike his Cryptozoologist father, who searches for creatures not proven to exist.

When their father disappears in the Flinders Ranges, strange things start happening to Raff and his younger sister Zara. They learn that their father belongs to a secret organisation, and they are suddenly being pursued by bunyip hunters.

Raff is drawn into the weird world of Cryptozoology as he and Zara follow 'sightings' of creatures around country Victoria. Will they find their father? And what is the ancient voice that only Raff can hear as they approach the Wombat State Forest?

'A twisting, turning, mysterious beast of a tale' - Claire Saxby

'Imaginative, unpredictable and very exciting' - Judith Rossell

'Raff and Zara's adventures will make any reader want to go bush and start looking for bunyips' - Simon Mitchell

Cryptosight is a fun romp through regional Victoria, following Raff and his younger sister as they try to track down their missing monster-tracking father, while out-swerving the baddies at every turn. Nean McKenzie paints a vivid picture of country Australia...Cryptosight is a fun and magical adventure for the middle-grade crowd.' - Isobel Moore, Books+Publishing

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The book offers an imaginative and unpredictable adventure, capturing excitement and mystery. Readers are drawn into Raff and Zara's explorations, sparking a desire to embark on their own bush expeditions to uncover the mythical bunyips. The story is praised for its twists and turns, making it an engaging and mysterious read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925227536

Publisher: MidnightSun Publishing Pty

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: MidnightSun Publishing Pty

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Nean McKenzie

About the Author

Nean McKenzie is a children's writer and optometrist who lives in western Melbourne with her husband and two teenage children. Originally from Bendigo, Nean lived in New Zealand, Europe and North East Africa before returning to Victoria.Nean has a Diploma in Professional Writing and Editing from RMIT. She currently reviews books for Buzzwords books magazine. In 2012 she was shortlisted for a Penguin Varuna Scholarship. In 2016 she was awarded a Maurice Saxby Mentorship for Cryptosight, which is her first published novel.When not writing or testing people's eyes, Nean enjoys running and travelling to interesting places around the world. She also likes bush-walking and reading books, especially ones for 8-12 year-olds.

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