Something Spectacular A Rock’s Journey
Something Spectacular A Rock’s Journey by Carmela Coyle, published by Globe Pequot Publishing on January 15, 2023, is a 32-page picture book that invites readers to explore the fascinating journey of a rock through time. The narrative intertwines the geological history of the Earth, including ice ages, meteor showers, and earthquakes, with the contemporary experience of a young girl hiking with her family. This dual storyline culminates in the discovery of a precious heart rock, connecting the past and present in a unique way.
Readers will find a richly illustrated experience, brought to life by Carly Allen-Fletcher’s vivid artwork, that emphasizes the wonder of geology and nature. The book presents themes relevant to juvenile fiction, making it an engaging read for both children and adults interested in the natural world. Something Spectacular serves as an educational adventure, perfect for those curious about the formation of treasures found in nature and the stories they hold.
Official synopsis Publisher
Have you ever held a rock in your hand and wondered:
How did this come to be?
Carmela LaVigna Coyle’s new picture book takes readers on an epic journey through time. Through ice ages, meteor showers, and earthquakes, readers experience the formation of an ancient treasure.
Meanwhile, somewhere in the present, a little girl sets out on a hike with her family.
The two parallel stories collide when the little girl finds something SPECTACULAR on the side of a trail—a treasure forged over the course of hundreds of MILLIONS of years all leading to this very moment—the discovery of a precious heart rock.
Illustrated with Carly Allen-Fletcher’s lush and vivid paintings, Something Spectacular is a geologic adventure with heart and wonder. The perfect book for rockhounds young and old.
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