Hidden Gems: Quest for the Great Diamond

check out the authors bio for a video trailer of the book! "It's packed full of adventure, fun creatures, scientific facts, and gloriously unique characters." - Ashley (Amazon Customer Review) A sweet, fun, and educational novel for the entire family. This relatable tale about being young and struggling to find your identity, unfolds in a unique and original world filled with colorful jeweled characters and sharp dangerous rock creatures. With 72 rocks and minerals seamlessly woven into the narrative, Hidden Gems gives young readers a humorous and exciting story that is also peppered with real facts about rocks and minerals. Whether it's the sharpness of Obsidian, the dazzle of the Great Diamond, or smelliness of sulfur monkeys, there's a character in Hidden Gems that will capture your child's imagination. A perfect read for girls and boys ages 7-12. Synopsis Caught between two worlds and not belonging to either, Gem is determined to find out why she's different. Armed with a secret maps, and accompanied by a group of outcasts - Opal, Pyrite, and Obsidian - she sets off on a daring adventure in search of the legendary Great Diamond. Along the journey, they uncover the extraordinary beauty of the Jeweled Forest, face the horrible dangers of the Toxic Fields, and even attempt to cross a deadly lake full of Mercury. Visit www.greatdiamondpress.com to download free coloring pages, watch the trailer, and listen to the songs from the book. REVIEWS: "This engaging tale conveys a message of unity through vivid characters, plenty of action, and an unusual fantasy setting." - Kirkus Review "The perfect tween story of being born differently, and learning to be proud!" - Rachel Dehning, San Francisco Book Review "The author's characters, particularly the four intrepid explorers, are finely crafted and credible, and the plot is filled with the wonder and lore of gems and minerals. The message is a wise and universal one." - Jack Magnus, Readers' Favorite

• | Author: Hagop Kane Boughazian, Joel S. Sigua
• | Publisher: Great Diamond Press, LLC
• | Publication Date: Aug 03, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 156 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1732927626
• | ISBN-13: 9781732927629