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Maya Meets the Star Watcher: A Lantern Light Adventures Story
Paperback
Series: Lantern Light Adventures
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 14 2026
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A magical lantern. A rooftop telescope. One small observation that could change everything.
Eight-year-old Maya loves science, but speaking up is hard. At her school's science night, she notices a mistake in an experiment. The older students sound so confident that Maya decides to stay quiet.
Then a mysterious lantern carries her back to Nantucket on the evening of October 1, 1847.
High above the town, astronomer Maria Mitchell is preparing for her nightly search of the sky. Strong wind tugs at her papers, shadows shift across the rooftop, and a loose star chart makes every comparison more difficult. Maya notices something that may be interfering with the observations, but will she be brave enough to say what she sees?
With Maya's careful eye and Maria's knowledge, telescope, and determination, the two begin an exciting search across the night sky.
The first book in the Lantern Light Adventures series combines magical time travel, historical fiction, and the true story of an extraordinary woman in science. Written for readers ages 7 to 9, this illustrated chapter book encourages curiosity, honesty, and the courage to share an idea, even when it seems small.
Perfect for young readers who enjoy:
- Time-travel adventures
- Women in science
- Astronomy and space
- Inspiring true stories
- Strong girl characters
- Illustrated historical fiction
The book also includes a child-friendly introduction to the real Maria Mitchell, a historical timeline, a fact-and-fiction guide, a glossary, discussion questions, and a hands-on activity.
Sometimes the smallest observation is the one that helps everyone see more clearly.
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