Troupe, Thomas Kingsley. Chupacabra vs. Bigfoot: A Legendary Smackdown. Monster Bash. Lerner, 08/2026. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8-3480-3951-6. Paper $10.99. 979-8-3480-4334-6. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL.
SERIES REVIEW: Young readers are often fascinated by the mythical creatures and monsters found in lore, stories, and movies. These series titles introduce two somewhat similar creatures per title, comparing what is thought to be their strengths and weaknesses, before describing a possible fight between them, and declaring one the winner. The wide array of creatures includes : chupacabras, bigfoot, dragons, griffins, vampires, werewolves, goblins, trolls, zombies, mummies, ghosts and banshees. Digital illustrations bring the creatures to life, with each page and picture showing different interpretations of what it might look like. An interesting way to portray the creatures, explain some of their mythological history, and give the readers some fast-paced action.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library