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The Big Book of Mysteries

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The Big Book of Mysteries by Tom Adams is an engaging collection aimed at young readers, filled with intriguing tales that explore curious and puzzling events. Each story delves into historical and modern mysteries, enhancing the reader's curiosity and critical thinking. This captivating book inspires young minds to question, explore, and discover the unknown within its pages.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a curious spirit and love solving puzzles. Perfect for young detectives, it takes you on an intriguing journey through riddles, brainteasers, and mysteries, stimulating your imagination and problem-solving skills.

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A captivating new gift title featuring over 100 real-life mysteries that might just give you goosebumps!

A captivating new gift title featuring over 100 real-life mysteries that might just give you goosebumps!

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Does the Loch Ness monster really exist? What ever happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? And where exactly are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Get ready to be amazed as you uncover the world's greatest mysteries, from Bigfoot to the Bermuda Triangle. Including alien abductions, haunted houses, mind-blowing natural phenomena and much more, this book will explain the extraordinary - unless the extraordinary can't be explained, of course. Then you'll just have to make up your own mind . . .

With atmospheric artwork, compelling case studies and a seriously stand-out neon cover, this is a haunting collection of mysteries that you won't be able to put down.

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The Big Book of Mysteries by Tom Adams has received positive feedback for being engaging and educational, with readers praising its intriguing mix of mysteries from history and nature. The book is noted for its ability to captivate children's imaginations, making complex topics more accessible through compelling storytelling and inviting illustrations. It's often described as an excellent choice for young curious minds who enjoy uncovering the world's secrets.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788009812

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Yas Imamura

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Tom Adams (Author)
Tom Adams is a children's author who juggles his time between writing books and making television programmes. He was born in Yorkshire but now lives in Kent with his wife and their three teenage sons. When he's not at his desk writing, he's often scribbling ideas for books and TV shows down in his notebook. He likes lots of sports, cooking, walking and playing the guitar but is slowly realising that his children are better than him at most of these things. He dislikes weeding the garden but does it anyway.

Yas Imamura (Illustrator)
Yas Imamura is an Asian American illustrator living in Portland, Oregon. Her works include collaborations with Anthropologie, Sanrio as well as her growing list of children's books. Her preferred materials are gouache and watercolour and often finds herself drawn to projects that are playful, mysterious and a little offbeat.

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