Bigfoot Jr lives in the shadows of his famous dad and his well documented family. One day when trying to make sense of his place in the world, Junior comes across a new friend. Wearing sunglasses and a scarf, Nessie is very secretive of her personal life. But she delights in the company of Junior because they both struggle with finding their way in life as part of a famous family. Though Junior doesn't know that his new friend is in fact Scotland's Loch Ness Monster!
This was a delightful tale, that begins a series of boost starring Bigfoot Jr and Nessie. Written by Chelsea M. Campbell with artwork by Laura Knetzger, The Art of Getting Noticed was a fun read. Obviously Campbell and Knetzger subscribe to the Clark Kent School of Disguise as nobody recognizes Nessie until her scarf and shades are accidentally removed in public. I also liked how Knetzger peppered in famous photos of Bigfoot inside Junior's house. Of course, they'd have a picture from the famed Patterson-Gimlin film supposedly of Bigfoot in their living room! It was subtle touches like that that made this such a brilliant read
Recommended for readers ages 6-9, I did think that some of this 2023 book was a little too wordy for a younger reader. But someone aged 8-11 should really enjoy this opening volume that explores the hidden world of characters of folklore and legend! Aside from a couple of moments where Nessie feels that Junior is not being a good friend and she gets angry, the majority of this book is light-hearted and provokes a discussion about fitting in and being yourself.
Book #2, The Haunting of Loch Ness Castle is also currently available for sale.
Worth Consuming!
Rating: 9 out of 10 stars.
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