Author: MOTHERSHEAD, MARTHA F.
Title: Petoskey Stone Soup
Description: Leland, MI: Whaleback Press, 2006. Hardcover. ISBN: 0978546504. Illustrated by Janet M. Clarkson. Color; 9 1/2 x 11 1/4"; Unpaginated pages; Hard cover has yellow spine with black lettering. DJ matches cover of book; very faint rubbing; in a mylar cover. Pages are clean and tight. Appears as if unused. Beautiful, color pictures enliven the story. Pages not numbered; 32 pages. "Exploring mountains of sand known as the Sleeping Bear Dunes, two children lose their way. Exhausted, thirsty and hungry, they discover a tiny village. Elation turns to mystery when they learn the entire town is empty, its doors locked, its buidlings empty. What happens next shows us all how, when everyone gives just a little magical things can happen. All you need is some water and a Petoskey stone. Inspired by an ancient folk tale that celebrates community and sharing, this imaginative story of adventrue and self-reliance is sure to appeal to readers of all ages.....". Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

Keywords: 0978546504 Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes; Michigan Fiction; Juvenile Fairy Tales; Juvenile Fantasy; Folk Lore; Corals; Fossils; Children's Literature; Picture Book; Juvenile Cultural History Education American History Geography Fairy Tales/Folk Lore Social His