I received a sample for this review/feature. Opinions expressed are my own.
The key to getting kids of all ages to read is to find them books on stuff that interest them or books that are different from all the other books out there. Kids, teens and even reluctant readers will devour Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Unlock the Weird! This is the newest book in the bestselling series from Ripley Publishing and it is NOW ON SALE!
The book is a mind-blowing collection of fantastic, fun and even freaky stories from around the world. Sections include Animals, Pop Culture, Feats, Art, Food and Beyond Belief. What they all have in common is that they’re all true and handpicked by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! – the authority on all things unusual and incredible!
Here are some of the stories that await readers when they Unlock the Weird!
- Read about one man’s attempt to take a break from reality, spending three days climbing the Swiss Alps on all fours as a goat!
- Soar on jetpacks above the deserts of Dubai with breathtaking aerial imagery.
- Meet Birdman Ted Richards who had his ears removed and his face and eyeballs tattooed to look like his pet parrots!
- Savor the flavor of sheep dung spitting, an Irish event that is just as unappetizing as it sounds!
- See double with Twin Strangers’ Niamh Geaney, who has found multiple doppelg?ngers that?look exactly like her!
In Wujin, China, a unique government building takes its name and form from the lotus flower.
This book is HUGE! Both in length/width and in thickness. Easily hours of reading entertainment. Each story is more peculiar than the last and that is what makes this book so extraordinary! These stories will keep kids and adults turning the pages time and time again. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Unlock the Weird! is available through all?major booksellers and makes a great holiday gift. It is all verified to be 100% TRUE!
