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

$19.99 USD

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

$19.99 USD

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by Rebecca Siegel (Author)

YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
2025 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Book Winner
CCBC Choices 2025
The New York Public Library Best Books for Teens 2024
2025 Texas Topaz List

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.

Author Biography

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.

Number of Pages: 192

Dimensions: 0.8 x 9.1 x 6 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: April 23, 2024