Down to Earth (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780593175736)

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.

Author: Betty Culley
ISBN-10: 0593175735
ISBN-13: 9780593175736
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 08/24/2021
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.70w x 0.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 511788 / Down to Earth


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2021
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2021
Booklist 04/15/2021 pg. 52
School Library Journal 06/01/2021 pg. 57