Meet the Bigfeet (The Yeti Files #1) (1) - Hardcover

Sherry, Kevin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0545556171 ISBN 13: 9780545556170

Publisher: Scholastic Press, 2014

Synopsis

A hilarious new chapter book series from the bestselling author/illustrator of I'M THE BIGGEST THING IN THE OCEAN.

Blizz Richards is a great guy, a caring boss, and a loyal friend. Oh, yeah...he's also a yeti! He's made it his life's mission to study cryptids like him, hidden animals who have taken a powerful oath to never be seen by the outside world.

So when a photo of Cousin Brian becomes a media sensation, Brian can't handle the guilt and disappears. But it's time for the annual Bigfoot family reunion, and it won't be the same without him. Luckily, Blizz and his devoted team are on the case. Can they find their furry friend before their secret gets out for good?

In Kevin Sherry's hilarious new illustrated series, you'll meet a wide array of weird and wacky cryptids, from goblins and Goatman to skunk apes and Sasquatch--animals that you don't believe exist. And it's up to Blizz to keep it that way!

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About the Author

Kevin Sherry is the author and illustrator of many children's picture books, most notably I'M THE BIGGEST THING IN THE OCEAN which received starred reviews in PUBLISHERS WEEKLY and KIRKUS, and won an original artwork award from the Society of Illustrators. He's a man of many interests: a chef, an avid cyclist, the founder of online screen-printing company Squidfire, and a performer of hilarious puppet shows for kids and adults. Kevin lives with his two pet rats, Noodles and Torch, in Baltimore, Maryland.

From School Library Journal

Gr 2–4—Mysterious monsters live around the world, yet you wouldn't know it for sure, because the proof doesn't exist! Blizz Richards, a responsible and fun yeti from Nepal, wants it to remain this way; without the mystery, how else would people remember magic? However, a hidden existence can be lonely, so it's time for a Bigfeet reunion. With so many gathered, though, the chance of a sighting increases, especially with the determined yet not-so-bright George Vanquist hot on their trail. Blizz speaks directly to readers as he introduces his world, deftly explaining what a yeti is, as well as the nature of cryptids. These funny, made-up facts will fascinate kids. At several points, the narration switches to other characters, including the bumbling George Vanquist. Plenty of random, wacky humor is hidden under the guise of a serious tone. Of note is one ironic scene where the cryptids search for Bigfoot. Accompanying the text are equally amusing illustrations featuring circular eyes and wide-mouthed expressions. These fill much of the page and on occasion include panels. Larger spreads caption many of the objects, giving quick description to this world, as well as providing more random laughs. Fans of the "Bad Kitty" and "Captain Underpants" titles will certainly love the first in this series of illustrated chapter books.—Rachel Forbes, Oakville Public Library, Ontario, Canada

About this edition

• Publisher: Scholastic Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0545556171
• ISBN 13: 9780545556170
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128
• Illustrator: Sherry Kevin