Award-Winning Author Earl Vincent de Berge Releases New Young Adult Fantasy Book Set in Baja California
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The new book 'Big Ears Jack and Friends' by Earl Vincent de Berge would make a perfect gift for kids who love stories about desert animals.
The book is a collection of 15 short fantasy stories celebrating the wild animals and plants that live in the Sonoran desert of Baja, California.
The book offers an enchanting way for kids to learn about and appreciate the animals and plants of the Sonoran desert, making tomorrow's generation more connected to nature.
Readers will be thrilled to meet enchanting characters like Big Ears Jack, Nosey and Wag, Blue Dasher, and many other desert creatures in this unique and delightful book.
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Award-winning author Earl Vincent de Berge has released a new young adult fantasy book, 'Big Ears Jack and Friends', featuring the animals and plants of the Sonoran desert in Baja California, Mexico. The book, now available on Amazon in Kindle and softcover formats, comprises 15 short fantasy stories that celebrate the wildlife of one of the hottest deserts in the Americas.
The main character, Big Ears Jack, is a large jackrabbit with magical powers who serves as the 'king of desert kindness'. The stories introduce readers to a diverse cast of desert creatures, including coyotes, dragonflies, lizards, and even a musical tarantula. This unique focus on Baja California's ecosystem sets the book apart in the realm of children's animal literature.
De Berge's work is significant for its potential to educate young readers about a lesser-known ecosystem while entertaining them with fantastical tales. The inclusion of a short essay on how to safely and respectfully explore the desert adds practical value to the book, promoting responsible interaction with nature.
This release follows de Berge's success with 'A Finger of Land on an Old Man's Hand', a coming-of-age memoir that won Best in Category 2024, Nonfiction, from the Arizona Authors Association. The author's background as an Arizona native and his experiences in Baja California lend authenticity to his portrayal of the desert environment.
'Big Ears Jack and Friends' has the potential to inspire a new generation's interest in desert ecology and conservation. By anthropomorphizing desert animals and plants, de Berge creates relatable characters that can foster empathy and curiosity about wildlife among young readers. This approach to environmental education through storytelling could have a lasting impact on children's understanding and appreciation of desert ecosystems.
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