James Octavo: 2 books

When brilliant gemstones and colorful crystals begin appearing in seemingly random places starting on a Pacific beach, then in a California forest, they cause excitement. People think the gems are valuable jewels. But as the gems appear in more places, they cause chaos and danger. Why are they appearing?...

In a land of lions, leopards, tigers and mammoths, Europe was also home to the Neanderthal people. But the tribes mysteriously vanished long before those animals did. This fanciful tale of Lor’s tribe offers an alternate fate with a wistful, hopeful twist, especially considering events in our modern world. The story includes seven illustrations, one a heart-warming and poignant surprise.