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  • Published: 2 October 2017
  • ISBN: 9780670079308
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 28
  • RRP: $35.00

Amazing Monster Detectoscope



A visually gorgeous, funny adventure from the acclaimed creator of Animalia.

When our hero uses his Amazing Monster DetectoScope he finds that the house is infested with monsters!

Can he find the courage to face his fears?

From sneaky creatures beneath the sofa to sneaky fiends in the cupboards, join a brave dog and unveil a multitude of mysterious monsters hiding beneath the mundane. Dive into this richly detailed narrative, told in delightful rhyme, and discover the magic hiding in the everyday.

This interactive book is a whimsical take on facing childhood fears and features intricate paper engineering that allows readers to 'see' through the DetectoScope viewfinder, revealing a whole host of hilariously hideous beasties lying in wait.

Perfect for brave explorers ready for a delightful challenge!

"Graeme Base, as always, delivers an incredibly detail-filled creation." Kids' Book Review

  • Published: 2 October 2017
  • ISBN: 9780670079308
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 28
  • RRP: $35.00

About the author

Graeme Base

Graeme Base is one of the world’s leading creators of picture books. Animalia received international acclaim when it was first published in 1986 and has achieved classic status with worldwide sales of over three million copies.

Graeme Base is one of the world’s leading creators of picture books. Animalia received international acclaim when it was first published in 1986 and has achieved classic status with worldwide sales of over three million copies.

Other favourites by Graeme Base include The Eleventh Hour, The Waterhole, Jungle Drums, Uno’s Garden, Enigma, The Legend of the Golden Snail, The Jewel Fish of Karnak, Little Elephants, The Last King of Angkor Wat, the Little Bug Books, Eye to Eye, The Amazing Monster Detectoscope, Moonfish and The Tree. Graeme lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his artist wife, Robyn.

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Praise for Amazing Monster Detectoscope

Highly recommended. Monsters, Childhood fears, Interactive story, Rhyming story. What fun will be had by lucky children given this as a present or those in a classroom ...

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Another masterpiece from this incredible picture book creator. The detailed illustrations and intricate paper engineering will amaze and delight readers and keep them enthralled for hours.

Margaret Hamilton, Pinerolo Newsletter