A New Legend of the Mysterious Lights Over Brown Mountain

Beloved children’s author, Carol Crane, shares her interpretation of The Brown Mountain Lights phenomenon in a sweet and touching children’s book filled with historically accurate illustrations created by Monica Wyrick, each worthy of framing.
 
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The Brown Mountain Lights, A North Carolina Legend
The Brown Mountain Lights, A North Carolina Legend
June 27, 2012 - PRLog -- The Brown Mountain Lights, A North Carolina Legend (Peak City Publishing, 2012) is the story of a family of immigrants who journey from Pennsylvania to the land that sits beneath the majestic Blue Ridge mountains. A place where the soil is rich for farming and the nearby stream beckons and welcomes this travel weary group.  This idyllic setting, known as Brown Mountain, becomes the home of Pa, Ma and their three daughters whose story explains the mysterious lights that have danced in the night sky for hundreds of years.

Educators can use this book to introduce subjects such as the colonization of America, The American Revolution, and the legendary and scientific theories of the Brown Mountain Lights.


About the Book

The Brown Mountain Lights, A North Carolina Legend is available through Peak City Publishing.  Libraries and schools can order through Follett Library Resources.  Readers can order through the publisher's web site:  http://PeakCityPublishing.com or Peak City Books at:  http://www.amazon.com/shops/ABZ28BDPS9GET




Paperback: 36 pages
Publisher: Peak City Publishing, LLC (June 23, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1935711199
ISBN-13: 978-1935711193
Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.6 ounces

About the Author

Carol Crane is an author, historian and educational consultant.  She travels to schools and conferences sharing her experiences and knowledge with educators and readers.  Mrs. Crane is the author of the best-selling “P is for Pilgrim, A Thanksgiving Alphabet” (Sleeping Bear Press, 2003) and the 2011 USA Today featured book “The Christmas Tree Ship” (Sleeping Bear Press, 2011).  Her books are considered staples in schools, libraries and homes everywhere.


About the Illustrator

Monica Wyrick is a lifelong artist who grew up sitting around the kitchen drawing pictures with her siblings. She enjoys nothing more than creating a piece of art that will inspire or bring joy to children. She is a seasoned studio artist, muralist and children’s book illustrator.  

Among her titles and workbooks, she has illustrated two titles for Audrey Penn (Feathers and Fur and A.D.D. not B.A.D., Tanglewood Press, 2006) and Peggy Noodle Hula Hoop for Dolly Dozier (Peak City Publishing, 2012).  The Brown Mountain Lights, A North Carolina Legend is her second book for Peak City Publishing.  Monica has a great eye for detail, color and whimsy. She also has her own line of Celtic Inspired artwork.

About Peak City Publishing

Peak City Publishing is an independent publishing company based in Apex, North Carolina, just outside Raleigh, the state capital.   Established in 2010, the press has published ten children’s titles and three general fiction titles, three of which are Amazon Best Sellers.

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