Down to Earth

Down To Earth

Published August 24th, 2021 from Crown Books FYR/Penguin Random House

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Counting by 7s meets See You in the Cosmos in this heartwarming coming-of-age story perfect for the budding geologists and those fascinated by the mysteries of the universe.

Henry has always been fascinated by rocks. As a homeschooler, he pours through the R volume of the encyclopedia to help him identify the rocks he finds. So, when a meteorite falls in his family’s field, who better to investigate than this rock enthusiast–with his best friend, James, and his little sister, Birdie, in tow, of course.

But soon after the meteorite’s arrival, the water in Henry’s small Maine town starts drying up. It’s not long before news spreads that the space rock and Henry’s family might be to blame. Henry is determined to defend his newest discovery, but his knowledge of geology could not have prepared him for how much this stone from the sky would change his community, his family, and even himself.

Science and wonder abound in this middle-grade debut about an inquisitive boy and the massive rock that came down to Earth to reshape his life.

Praise and Accolades
  • “A captivating middle-grade novel.” –Booklist (Starred Review)
  • “Heartwarming and absorbing, this is a solid choice for middle grade collections. Perfect for readers who want a great small-town story mixed with STEM.” —School Library Journal
  • “This is the perfect match for middle graders starting to sort through what we do know, what we don’t know yet, and what might be unknowable.” –The Bulletin, April 2021
  • “Fun and exciting from start to finish.” – Bill Bushnell, Central Maine Newspapers
  • Junior Library Guild Selection
  • Selected for 2022 Kansas National Educational Association (KNEA) Reading Circle Recommended List
  •  2022 Green Earth Book Award Long List- The Nature Generation
  • On 2022-2023 Maine Student Book Award List
  • 2021 Lupine Award, Maine Library Association
  • 2022 Maine Literary Finalist in Young People’s Literature

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