Some cool monsters are waiting for you in this issue of Cricket. Chimeras, and harpies, and polar bears, oh my! You'll hear of strange things done in the midnight sun, of a true-life adventure of a daring glider pilot, and even get a bright idea about what's inside a light bulb. There's a recipe that will clear your stuffy nose, a bat-styled airplane to make, and the next episode of "The Star Shard." What's going on in Cricket Country? Let's just say that buggies need a lot of patience when Ladybug is their patient.

Don't forget to send in your fan art for "The Star Shard"--Emily Fiegenschuh and Fred Durbin will be tuning in to see your work. And when you're done reading the issue, let the world know what you liked best by posting your comments at This Month on the Chatterbox.