Loch Ness Uncovered: Media, Misinformation, and the Greatest Monster Hoax of All Time

by Rebecca Siegel (Author)

Reading Level: 6th − 7th Grade

An extensively researched, myth-busting account of the world's most famous monster hoax--the Loch Ness Monster--and a cautionary tale on the dangers of misinformation.

In 1934, a man was walking by a lake in the Scottish Highlands when he saw a long-necked creature swimming in the water. He grabbed his camera and snapped a photo. When the photo landed on the front page of the Daily Mail, it shattered the belief that paranormal creatures were pure fiction. But amid the monster-hunting craze, complex conspiracies soon emerged.

The Loch Ness Monster became more than a mysterious sea creature--it became a phenomenon that caused people to question their assumptions and dig for the truth. Meticulously researched through primary sources and in-depth interviews with key figures, Loch Ness Uncovered is the fascinating true story of the conspiracy that sparked intrigue worldwide.

Complete with archival images, an engaging narrative, and a guide to media literacy, here is a nonfiction book that will transport young readers to the thrilling world of monster mania.

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Her book isn’t, Siegel writes, “about what’s under the water. It’s about the people above the surface and the stories they tell.” It’s hard to imagine a timelier theme.
Rebecca Siegel
Rebecca Siegel is the author of several nonfiction books, including To Fly Among the Stars and Mayflower, which was named a 2021 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children's Honor Book. In 2022, she traveled to Scotland to conduct research for Loch Ness Uncovered. She currently lives and works in Chicago, IL.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781662620232
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Astra Young Readers
Publication date
April 23, 2024
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF025070 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Europe
JNF052030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science | Folklore & Mythology
JNF060000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Media Studies
Library of Congress categories
History
Legends
Scotland
Monsters
Loch Ness monster
Hoaxes
Fake news

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