The Secret of the Smiling Rocks — Sarah Ann Kinnear

Readers' Favorite 5 Stars: Children's MYSTERY ADVENTURE SERIES A mystery adventure series that encourages your child to think, imagine, and create! On the eve of her 7th birthday, Little Pearl and her mother travel to a nearby meadow and lie down side by side to watch the stars. Little Pearl falls asleep. Suddenly, she is awakened by a loud CRACK! When she opens her eyes, she sees blue skies and no storm clouds - but she realizes that her mother is GONE! Little Pearl decides to search for her lost mother by following the Old Winding River around the Big Purple Mountain. Help Little Pearl search for her lost mother, Anna! Join Little Pearl on her birthday adventure in VOLUME 2, "The Secret of the Smiling Rocks," and meet three more of Little Pearl's new friends: Henry, a happy rock who explains part of 'The Secret' of the smiling rocks; Rosie, a pink elder crystal who tells the ancient tale of the herd of Unicorns living in the caves of the Big Purple Mountain; and Syd, an adventurous turquoise snake who comes along to search by looking for Anna's footprints. Little Pearl also learns about the majestic White Unicorn who flies and helps to heal all creatures on the island. Little Pearl's Reflection is a children's mystery adventure series of 7 books. At the conclusion of each book, there are 3 questions for children and adults to discuss together, plus there is a single puzzle piece. Can you solve the puzzle and the mystery? ENTER the contest to have YOUR name as the character who helps Little Pearl find her lost mother! 70% of all profit from sales is designated for helping children via children's hospitals, charities, schools, and Ronald McDonald Houses. Best of all - it's fun and exciting for all ages to read together!