BUST OR TRUST: A Kids' Mystery Book

Author: Small Wardour and Sam Peet

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The perfect book for curious kids who love a good mystery! Bust or Trust turns readers into detectives, challenging them to crack the world's strangest stories through puzzling clues, surprising twists and interactive challenges.

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Are you ready to unravel the world's greatest mysteries? Pick up your magnifying glass and put on your detective cap, because you're about to step into the wacky, case-cracking world of Bust or Trust!

Explore legendary people, strange events, mythical creatures, magical places and otherworldly tales with 10 real-life mysteries to dive into, in the new book from the creators of the award-winningBust or Trust: A Kids' Mystery Podcast.

Uncover the secrets behind famous mysteries such as:BigfootThe Loch Ness MonsterThe Disappearance of Amelia EarhartThe Cursed Tombs of EgyptThe Legend of King Arthur
...and much more!
For each mystery, you'll explore its background, examine the evidence and weigh up arguments for both "trusting" and "busting" the claim. Then it's up to YOU to form your own opinion and decide what's fact and what's fiction!

Packed with fun facts and silly jokes, Bust or Trust: A Kids' Mystery Book is a hilariously entertaining read that also helps young readers develop critical thinking skills. Each case encourages children to engage with evidence, challenge assumptions and build their own arguments - all while having heaps of fun!

The perfect next read for fans of the Bust or Trust: A Kids' Mystery Podcast, or for curious kids who love uncovering the truth and solving mysteries with the whole family!

About the Author

Bust or Trust is brought to you by Small Wardour, a consultancy and production company specializing in the niche but mighty world of children's audio.From the Tiger Who Came to Tea to Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood, Small Wardour has worked on numerous children's audio productions, before launching their own award-winning podcasts in early 2023. Podcasts in the Small Wardour family include; Super Great Kid's Stories, My First Podcast, Bullfrogs & Lizards, and, of course, Bust or Trust!Bust or Trust is a fun-filled podcast for curious kids. With a mix of quirky facts, silly jokes and sharp critical thinking, our Chief Detectives tackle every case, no matter how big! Hosted by resident Myth Buster and Truster's, Athena Kugblenu and TiernanDouieb, the show dives into some of the world's most intriguing mysteries!Bust or Trust and all of Small Wardour's other podcasts are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.Sam Peetis an illustrator who has worked for some of thebiggest companies, magazine publications and brands in the world.Sam has worked in-house as a Senior Illustrator at Culture Trip, andruns workshops and lectures at Universities and at the Tumo Centrefor Creative Technologies. Sam mainly works within the field of editorial,but continues to work for a wide range of commissions that includeadvertising, publishing and large-scale murals. Sam creates a dynamic,graphic and bold world, which includes his distinctive character illustrations and maximalist approach.