1st Place Winner - 2020 IndieReader Discovery Awards Are you looking for a laugh-out-loud and easy-to-read novel that takes your 8-11 year old on a fantastic fun-filled journey of discovery? How about one that also seamlessly weaves in geology, and explores the notion that we should celebrate our uniqueness, while acknowledging that we are all more alike than we are different? Hidden Gems: Quest for the Great Diamond is a book your child will not only read over and over again, but will cherish for the beautiful printing - including the holographic foil cover, full color rock and mineral glossary, and 30 b&w chapter illustrations. This book is truly a hidden gem!
This engaging tale conveys a message of unity through vivid characters, plenty of action, and an unusual fantasy setting.
-Kirkus Review
Extremely funny.
I haven’t seen him this excited about a book since Prof Poopy Pants
My 7-year-old loved it! He’s super into gemstones now.
It’s packed full of adventure and gloriously unique characters.
Great wholesome story for the kids.
A phenomenal additional to our library.
Our son devoured it in a single day and was left craving more.
Fantastic!
My daughter absolutely loves this book.
Definitely 5 stars all the way.
All weekend long it was, Mom, look at this!
I love everything about this book!
The Neverending Story meets The Wizard of Oz in this heartwarming series opener!
A sweet, fun, and educational novel for the entire family. A perfect read for girls and boys ages 7-11.
(Note: Only the hardcover has the full color glossary and holographic foil cover)
Join Gem, and her group of outcasts - Opal, Pyrite, and Obsidian - as they set off on a daring adventure in search of the legendary Great Diamond. Follow them as they uncover the extraordinary beauty of the Jeweled Forest and face the horrible dangers of the Toxic Fields. Will they make it across the deadly Mercury Lake, or get past the sharp spires of the Stibnite Cliffs? And will the Great Diamond really have the answers Gem is looking for?
Find out, in Hidden Gems: Quest for the Great Diamond. The first book in the Hidden Gems series!
This engaging tale conveys a message of unity through vivid characters, plenty of action, and an unusual fantasy setting.
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
Visit www.greatdiamondpress.com to download free coloring pages, watch the trailer, and listen to the songs from the book.
