Are You Psychic?: The Official Guide for Kids

Psychic phenomena have been raising the hairs on the backs of necks for centuries. Are You Psychic? takes the spooky out of the paranormal world, putting psychic abilities to the test—even your own!

Helaine Becker, with her lighthearted, witty approach, joins mysteries of the mind with the natural curiosity of savvy young readers. What is Extra Sensory Perception (ESP)? Do psychic powers really exist, or can they be explained by science? Better yet, how can we have fun with it? Are You Psychic? is chock-full of exciting activities to try with friends, amazing ways to test psychic abilities, and even exposes the tricks that phony psychics use to fool us.

A refreshing, kid-friendly design and engaging illustrations complement the high-spirited text. This book will spark interest in skeptics and believers alike, providing tools to become your own psychic investigator. Identify and weed out the real thing from the scheming phonies, and have a great time testing friends, family, even your pets!

Helaine BeckerIllustrated by Claudia Dàvila
Contributor residences (city, state or country if outside the US or Canada): Toronto

Helaine Becker is an experienced writer of trade books and educational materials for children, including Boredom Blasters (Maple Tree Press) and Mama Likes to Mambo (Stoddart Kids). Helaine has written several after-school programs for the esteemed science instruction provider Mad Science Inc. She also provided educational content to Mad Science’s stage show. Helaine also developed a line of educational arts and crafts kits for the well-known toy manufacturer Alex Panline Inc.