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Loch Ness Uncovered Rebecca Siegel

Loch Ness Uncovered By Rebecca Siegel

Loch Ness Uncovered by Rebecca Siegel


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An extensively researched, myth-busting account of the worlds most famous monster hoaxthe Loch Ness Monsterand a cautionary tale on the dangers of misinformation.

Loch Ness Uncovered Summary

Loch Ness Uncovered: How Fake News Fueled the Greatest Monster Hoax of All Time by Rebecca Siegel

In 1934, a man was walking by a lake in the Scottish Highlands when he saw a long-necked creature swimming in the water. He grabbed his camera and snapped a photo. When the photo landed on the front page of the Daily Mail, it shattered the belief that paranormal creatures were pure fiction. But amid the monster-hunting craze, complex conspiracies soon emerged. The Loch Ness Monster became more than a mysterious sea creatureit became a phenomenon that caused people to question their assumptions and dig for the truth.

Meticulously researched through primary sources and in-depth interviews with key figures, Loch Ness Uncovered is the fascinating true story of the conspiracy that sparked intrigue worldwide. Complete with archival images, an engaging narrative, and a guide to media literacy, here is a nonfiction book that will transport young readers to the thrilling world of monster mania.

Loch Ness Uncovered Reviews

"Many trade series cover monsters and unearthly phenomenon with breathless storytelling that reads like clickbait. Rebecca Siegel takes a more measured approach in her examination of the Loch Ness Monster legend, framing the story as an early example of disinformation spread through news media. She opens with a bang; the famous pictures we've all seen of a tiny head and long neck emerging from a murky lake were absolutely fake and that fact had been out in the open for years. But Siegel doesnt just take readers through the how and why of pioneering filmmaker Marmaduke Wetherells fraudulent stunt; shes also interested in why everyone wanted to believe it." Youth Services Book Review

"Offering a world-class case study in 'fake news,' Siegel analyzes in depth how the legend of a creature hiding in the murky waters of Loch Ness got started....She draws on an array of published resources, including dozens of sensationalistic newspaper stories, to tell her tale, threading in savvy references to the legends value for local tourism, the popularity and suggestiveness of monster movies, the discoveries of actual creatures like the colossal squid, the influence of 'confirmation bias' on supposed eyewitnesses, and the medias preference for highlighting mystery and speculation over facts...Its hard to imagine a timelier theme." Booklist

"Utilizing a myth-busting framework, Siegel (Mayflower) depicts how 'the Loch Ness Monster has transformed into an icon of hope, mystery, and possibility' in this illuminating examination of the 'unchecked media... elevated by a disgruntled actors hoax' that birthed the tale of this legendary cryptid. Additional information provided via extensive source notes and interviews with key figures provide an engaging foundation upon which Siegel sets this amusing examination of mythical lore and fact that expands on medias history of misinformation and its consequences. Concludes with tips for how to identify misinformation."Publishers Weekly

"As Siegel pulls at each string of the mythology surrounding the Loch Ness Monster, she provides clear analysis of why this myth became a world fascination and still draws countless spectators to the region...Tweens will enjoy the fresh approach to the Loch Ness Monster phenomenon; instructors seeking engaging, unconventional books on the topic of fake news will find this an excellent fit." School Library Journal

About Rebecca Siegel

Rebecca Siegel is the author of several nonfiction books, including To Fly Among the Stars and Mayflower, which was named a 2021 EUREKA! Nonfiction Childrens Honor Book. In 2022, she travelled to Scotland to conduct research for Loch Ness Uncovered. She currently lives and works in Chicago, IL.

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NGR9781662620232
9781662620232
1662620233
Loch Ness Uncovered: How Fake News Fueled the Greatest Monster Hoax of All Time by Rebecca Siegel
New
Hardback
Astra Publishing House
2024-04-23
160
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