Eleven-year-old Sam likes putting puzzles together, eating sweets, and spending time with his abuela. When Sam’s parents ask him to go on a hiking trip in Washington, he wants to stay with Abuela instead. But then he sees a Bigfoot magazine on the bus. The more he learns about the mysterious cryptid, the more fascinated he becomes. He decides to go on the hiking trip after all. He has one goal—to find Bigfoot. Will he track down the big, hairy creature? Or will he find something else?

With an intriguing story perfect for students in grades 4–6 and text at an achievable 2nd grade level, this book in the Cryptid Hunt series will draw in reluctant and striving readers who need support and practice to improve reading proficiency.

For ages 9-12.

About the Author:
Nico Waters wrote her first book as a class assignment in elementary school and has loved writing ever since. She lives with her husband in sunny California. And despite her allergies, she hopes to have a cute dog someday.

About the Illustrator:
Phil Dragash has worked on a range of projects from illustration work to audiobook producing. He enjoys film directing, photography, and storytelling. Phil has lived in Austria, Croatia, and the United States. Monsters, cryptids notwithstanding, hold a special place in his heart.