The Big Book of Mysteries

By Author / Illustrator

Tom Adams, illus Yas Imamura

Genre

Mystery & Detective

Age range(s)

Publisher

Nosy Crow

ISBN

9781807081324

Format

Paperback

Published

10-09-2026

Synopsis

Dive into the world of the paranormal in this stunning collection of over 100 extraordinary real life mysteries. Does the Loch Ness monster really exist? What happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? And have aliens ever actually come to Earth?

Get ready to be amazed as you uncover the world's greatest mysteries, from Bigfoot to the Bermuda Triangle. Including haunted houses, alien abductions, curious cryptids and much more, this book will explain the extraordinary - unless the extraordinary can't be explained, of course. Then you'll just have to make up your own mind . . .

With atmospheric artwork, compelling case studies and a seriously stand-out neon cover, this is a haunting collection of mysteries that you won't be able to put down.

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Reviews

Jen

What a fabulous book. I read it cover to cover and then wanted to begin again. Who doesn't want to know about the Loch Ness Monster or rain that looks like blood. Even as an adult, the mysteries in this book are fascinating and appealing to me.

I think many good readers aged seven and above will love reading and re-reading The Big Book of Mysteries. It will be a favourite on the book shelf for years to come. I can imagine children reading this book and running up to adults and saying 'Did you know . . . ' A brilliant book to spark excitement and curiosity and a great gift for a child who is interested in the world around them.

96 pages / Reviewed by Jen Bevan, teacher