The Art of Getting Noticed (Bigfoot and Nessie #1)

by Chelsea M Campbell (Author) Laura Knetzger (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Introducing a hilarious and heartfelt graphic novel in which an unlikely pair of cryptids--one a Bigfoot whose failure to get himself photographed disappoints his family, and the other a Loch Ness Monster, who seems unable to escape the spotlight wherever she goes--meet up and find friendship, creativity, and just the right amount of attention.

Meet Bigfoot and Nessie! Yes, that Bigfoot and Nessie. Only...Well, things are a little complicated right now.

Bigfoot is having trouble fitting in with his family. He can never quite manage to get himself into the picture, much to the disappointment of his mom, dad, and sister, who always want to be in the spotlight. When he meets Nessie, who’s equally desperate to get away from the cameras, he begins to ask himself the ultimate question: What’s the price of fame after all?

Big-hearted and clever, The Art of Getting Noticed by Chelsea M. Campbell and Laura Knetzger invites us to explore our most tender selves through friendship and creativity—and have quite a bit of fun in between!
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Publishers Weekly

Two cryptid creatures navigate the lure and perils of notoriety in this witty and whimsical graphic novel, the first in a series. Bigfoot Littletoe the Third, a sasquatch, is trying to continue his family’s tradition of photobombing tourists, but he hasn’t had much luck; in one instance, he fumbles, slipping into a river. When another attempt leads to him getting tangled in a camper’s tent, he meets Nessie, of Loch Ness fame, clad in scarf and sunglasses to avoid being recognized. Nessie suggests that "maybe the tourist photo scene isn’t for you," and sets out to help Bigfoot find his calling. A psychedelically colorful montage shows the cryptid duo making sidewalk chalk murals, scuba diving, DJing, and scrapbooking, before Bigfoot realizes a knack for hedge sculpture, and his creations earn him acclaim from passersby. But with Bigfoot’s newfound fame comes increased scrutiny that threatens Nessie’s peaceful incognito existence. Campbell’s wink-and-a-nudge humor pairs with Knetzger’s rounded lines and adorable creatures to deliver a sincere story that explores friendship, social media exposure, and finding one’s niche.

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Kirkus

Far from being a one-note monster story, this tale has strong social-emotional elements, like Nessie’s calm reassurance, which inspires Bigfoot to create art despite self-doubt, woven into the narrative to create unexpected depth and complexity. The cheerful, manga-inspired artwork pops with color and expression, adding a dreamy quality to the work.

Review quotes

"Campbell's wink-and-a-nudge humor pairs with Knetzger's rounded lines and adorable creatures to deliver a sincere story that explores friendship, social media exposure, and finding one's niche."—Publishers Weekly

"A friendship story as rare as the creatures in it."—Kirkus Reviews
Chelsea M Campbell
Chelsea M. Campbell (she/her) is always trying new things, which is why she wears a lot of hats. It's definitely not to disguise herself because she's secretly a cryptid. Besides writing this book, she's also the author of the Renegade X series for teens and creator of The Weaver of Stories video game. For more information--and to try and see what she looks like without a hat--you can visit her online at www.chelseamcampbell.com.

Laura Knetzger (she/her) graduated from the School of Visual Arts in 2012. She started drawing and self-publishing a series of all-ages comics called Bug Boys in 2011. Laura loves to make comics and books about small pleasures, small creatures, and feelings. The main inspirations for her stories come from plants and animals, art and handicrafts, and trying to think of things from a non-human perspective. She also enjoys painting, playing video games, and knitting. You can find her online at @LauraKnetzger
Classification
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ISBN-13
9780593385722
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Publication date
February 07, 2023
Series
Bigfoot and Nessie
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV008110 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Humorous
JUV008070 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Fairy Tales, Folklore, Legends & Mythology
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