My first trade book is out in the world! When I was eight years old, I dreamed of becoming an author. Sometimes, dreams come true.
Strange but True: 10 of the world’s greatest mysteries explained
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What’s the book about?
Prepare to have your mind blown! As you explore ten of the world’s greatest unsolved mysteries, you’ll witness a UFO encounter, search for the lost city of Atlantis, tour a haunted house and discover the kraken’s true form. Along the way, you’ll use the scientific method and sharp thinking to separate fact from fiction and explain the unexplainable.
Learn how sightings of flying saucers and stories of alien abductions can be explained by sleep paralysis, false memories and hypnosis. Find out what pareidolia is and how this psychological phenomenon may explain some ghost sightings. Explore possible real locations for the lost city of Atlantis. Beautiful, haunting illustrations set the mood and spark the imagination.
Discover the fascinating truth surrounding these mysteries and legends:
– Alien abductions, including the Roswell incident
– Psychics
– Mysterious disappearances, including plane MH370
– Zombies
– Ancient aliens, including the Nazca Lines
– Curses, including King Tut’s tomb
– Monsters of the Deep, including Nessie the Loch Ness monster
– The search for Atlantis
– Ghosts and haunted mansions
– Bigfoot
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Reviews
“‘Science rules the day, but “at the same time, keep an open mind’: wise words.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“Hulick’s motivation is admirable. She aims to capture the interest of young readers—as well, I deduce, as those who are still young at heart, who have that enduring quality common to children, scientists, detectives, and many others: curiosity.”
— Skeptical Inquirer
“In a world of alternative facts and conspiracy theories, it’s nice to find a book which thoroughly respects children’s love of the strange and spooky – and the experiences of the people described – whilst reminding us that rational thinking and exploration should always be our first port of call. It’s an attractive, thoughtful book that upper primary readers will devour.”
— BookTrust
Strange but True: 10 of the World’s Greatest Mysteries Explained is a mesmerising non-fiction read by Kathryn Hulick. From sea monsters and UFOs to the Bermuda triangle and real-life Zombies, Hulick beautifully explains and debunks some of our favourite spine-tingling mysteries. Blending storytelling, history, myth and science, this is an intriguing and thought-provoking book – the perfect Christmas read for any budding investigators, and ideal for some winter myth-busting with family and friends.
— The Scotsman, “The best books for teens this Christmas”
“Readers with scientific minds will enjoy debunking myths and urban legends with historical and scientific evidence. Hulick’s collection is a good jumping-off point for further research. A useful addition to a collection serving curious middle grade students.”
— Erica Thorsen, Albemarle High School, VA for School Library Journal
“Kathryn Hulick’s Strange But True is a wonderful antidote to the pseudoscience peddled to viewers on various cable shows and web sites. It’s well-written and the artwork is fantastic. Great for kids and teens, But I also think most of my university students would benefit from reading Strange But True.”
— Kenneth Feder, anthropologist, Central Connecticut State University
“Thoroughly researched and diligently documented accounts… integrate scientific data, information about the extraordinary workings of the human brain, the power of imagination, and a healthy dose of skepticism.”
— Publisher’s Weekly
“This is scintillating reading and the perfect entry point if you’ve been struggling to find kid-friendly books that aren’t too gruesome, grisly or disturbing but cover the world’s greatest weird phenomena.”
— ReadItDaddy
Press
“Strange but true: the mystery of the Monte Cristo Homestead and the supernatural science that explains it,” BBC Science Focus, October 31, 2019
“Read Local: ‘Strange But True,’” Monadnock Ledger-Transcript, October 14, 2019
“Author Kathryn Hulick is inspiring all the wonder,” The New Boston Beacon, November 2019
“Local author delves into world’s greatest mysteries,” The Hopkinton Independent, October 30, 2019
“Strange But True” brings science to the paranormal,” The Landmark, November 14, 2019
