Jan Harold Brunvand 
The Mexican Pet: More ‘New’ Urban Legends and Some Old Favorites 

‘A uniquely entertaining book: edifying scholarship, diverting social history.’—Elaine Kendall, Los Angeles Times

‘[The book] captures the spirit of convivial storytelling and even encourages the activity. . . . Many readers . . . will be gratified to know that Brunvand intends to continue this series of relaxed, unofficial excursions into popular legends. Admirers of curiosa and the psychology of crowds cannot afford to miss them.’ —Kirkus Reviews

About the author

Jan Harold Brunvand lives in Salt Lake City, where he is professor emeritus at the University of Utah. He is the author of numerous books, including The Vanishing Hitchhiker; The Choking Doberman; The Baby Train; Too Good to Be True; and Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid.