Nessie
by Ilse de Keyzer (Author) Dana Martens (Illustrator)
Dive into the mysterious depths of Loch Ness with Rhona and her eccentric uncle Scott in a tale brimming with intrigue and wonder.
When Rhona's uncle Scott unveils his ingenious plan to capture the legendary Loch Ness monster, Nessie, by luring her with pancakes, skepticism fills the air. Does the mythical creature truly exist, or is it merely a figment of imagination? While Uncle Scott remains steadfast in his belief, Rhona grapples with doubts--until she suddenly sees and hears strange things... Maybe Nessie exists after all?
Set against the backdrop of the Scottish loch, this atmospheric narrative transports readers to a realm where legends come to life. With breathtaking illustrations that paint a vivid portrait of the picturesque landscape, young readers are immersed in the enchanting world of Nessie's myth.
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Publishers Weekly
An outing to catch the Loch Ness Monster leaves a sensitive child protagonist questioning the term monster in this riff on the Scottish legend. On a day out, Rhona's fame- and fortune-hunting uncle Allister (who's "a little odd, but also a lot of fun") plans to lure fabled beast Nessie using pancakes as bait. After the duo systematically surrounds their boat with floating flapjacks, Allister's project seems destined for failure. But when Rhona alone encounters a gentle creature with "big, warm eyes, like those of a horse," the heroine's perspective on the outing shifts, and she begins working against her relative's questionable aims. Martens's artwork uses fine lines to foreground the figures against foggy lake scenes washed with layers of moody color, while lengthy paragraphs from De Keyzer provide a mystical meditation on making assumptions and connections. Human characters are portrayed with pale skin. Ages 6-11. (Sept.)
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Kirkus
A magical moment, enhanced by strongly atmospheric illustrations.
JUV012040 - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | Adaptations
