In "The Lonely Lake Monster," readers follow the captivating tale of a young girl who discovers a mysterious creature in her small town's lake. As she forms an unlikely friendship with the lake monster, she uncovers secrets about the creature's origins and the reasons for its isolation. The story beautifully explores themes of acceptance, courage, and the bonds that can form between the most unlikely of companions. Through whimsical adventures and heartfelt moments, the protagonist learns valuable lessons about friendship, empathy, and the importance of standing up for those who are different. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Imaginary Veterinary .

This book was published in 2013 by Hachette Book Group .

Suzanne Selfors is the author of To Catch a Mermaid. She lives with her husband on an island in Washington state where they are raising two children, a dog, a cat, and a flock of messy chickens. James Bennett is a British writer raised in Sussex and South Africa. His travels have furnished him with an abiding love of different cultures, history and mythology. His short fiction has appeared internationally and the acclaimed Chasing Embers was his debut fantasy novel. James lives in London and sees dragon bones in the Thames whenever he crosses a bridge. Dan Santat is the Caldecott Award winning illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle . He lives in California.