Synopses & Reviews
"In 1894, Robert Peary's explorers discovered a car-sized meteorite in Greenland and hauled it off to New York's [American Museum of Natural History]. An intriguing story if conventionally told, Conrad makes it unforgettable by choosing the meteorite itself to be the narrator. [A] wonderfully fresh, energetic tale [with art that captures] the era's look and flavor expertly."--SLJ.
Best Books of 1995 (SLJ)
"A Few Good Books 1995" (Book Links)
1996 Notable Trade Books in the Language Arts (NCTE)
Synopsis
In 1894, Robert Peary's explorers discovered a car-sized meteorite in Greenland and hauled it off to New York's American Museum of Natural History . An intriguing story if conventionally told, Conrad makes it unforgettable by choosing the meteorite itself to be the narrator. A wonderfully fresh, energetic tale with art that captures the era's look and flavor expertly.--SLJ.
Best Books of 1995 (SLJ)
A Few Good Books 1995 (Book Links)
1996 Notable Trade Books in the Language Arts (NCTE)
Synopsis
The first picture book narrated by a meteorite from the award-winning creators of The Tub People. Based on the true story of the Peary expedition's discovery of this famous meteorite, Pam Conrad's latest gem is told from a distinctive point of view, and illustrated with museum-quality paintings by Caldecott winner Richard Egielski. Full color.
About the Author
Pam Conrad wrote many award-winning books for children, including the immensely popular
The Tub People and
The Tub Grandfather, both illustrated by Richard Egielski. She is also the author of a number of critically acclaimed novels, including Prairie Songs, a 1986 ALA Best Children's Book of the Year and a 1985 ALA Golden Kite Honor Book, and
Stonewords, winner of the 1991 Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Juvenile Mystery.
Richard Egielski is the Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator of Hey, Al and many other books for children, including the Tub People series by Pam Conrad. He is also the author and illustrator of Buz and Jazper, both New York Times Best Illustrated Books, Three Magic Balls, and The Gingerbread Boy. Mr. Egielski lives in Milford, New Jersey, with his wife and son.