In "The Big Hairy Secret" by Stephen Gilpin, a young boy named Alex discovers an unusual family secret that involves a magical creature. As he navigates the challenges of school and friendships, Alex learns that the creature, which has a penchant for mischief, might hold the key to his family's legacy. With humor and heart, the story explores themes of acceptance, the importance of being oneself, and the bonds of family. As Alex embarks on a fantastical adventure filled with whimsical events, he ultimately uncovers not just the secrets of his past but also the power of embracing the unknown. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Furry And Flo .

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-8 years.

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Stone Arch Books .

Thomas Kingsley Troupe has written more than thirty children's books. His book Legend of the Werewolf (Picture Window Books, 2011) received a bronze medal for the Moonbeam Children's Book Award. Thomas lives in Woodbury, Minnesota with his wife and two young boys. Stephen Gilpin graduated from the NYC School of Visual Arts where he studied painting and cartooning. He is the illustrator of the Who Shrunk Daniel Funk series and The Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary Boy series. Stephen currently lives in Hiawatha, Kansas. Visit him at SGilpin. com.