The Bigfoot Files

A parent might reach for this book when their child is using magical thinking or an intense obsession to cope with the ambiguous loss or death of a loved one. Twelve-year-old Miranda is a believer, just like her cryptozoologist mother who vanished while searching for Bigfoot. Sent to live with her estranged, scientific-minded father, Miranda becomes convinced that finding the legendary creature is the only way to find her mom. This adventurous mystery provides a compelling, metaphorical framework for exploring profound grief, the tension between faith and fact, and the slow process of healing. It’s a powerful story for kids who are grappling with big feelings they can't yet name.