In the mountains where she lives with her mother, Hilda finds many adventures and friends to share them with, including an antlered fox named Twig, a lost giant, a wood man, a wandering water spirit, and a mistakenly-belled rock troll.
Simple text, illustrations, and photographs briefly introduce learning readers to the concept of cryptids--creatures whose existence can neither be proven nor disproved--and showcases some of the more well-known examples of cryptids, like Big Foot and the Loch Ness Monster. Includes a glossary.
Explores the appearance, behavior, home, diet, weapons, and lifespan of a variety of mythical fantasy creatures including griffins, harpies, sea serpents, and unicorns. Includes color illustrations, a quiz, a glossary, and further resources.