The Legend of the Cape May Diamond (Legend (Sleeping Bear)) [Hardcover]

Trinka Hakes Noble (Author), E. B. Lewis (Earl B. Lewis) (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Legend (Sleeping Bear)

At the southernmost tip of New Jersey lie the resort town of Cape May and its sparkling sandy beaches, sheltering the Delaware Bay. Formed by melting glaciers thousands of years past, the Delaware River flows from its headwaters to spill into the Delaware Bay. And for thousands of years, fragments of quartz rock have ridden the river, plucked from the mountains lining its banks. Polished and buffed as they tumble along, these rock particles dazzle like gemstones when tossed onto Cape Mays sandy shores. Beloved by beachcombers, these diamonds are the daughters of the river, linking the states past and present.

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About the Author

Noted picture book author and illustrator Trinka Hakes Noble has pursued the study of children's book writing and illustrating in New York City at Parsons School of Design, the New School University, Caldecott medalist Uri Shulevitz's Greenwich Village Workshop, and New York University. She has authored and illustrated numerous books, including the popular Jimmy's Boa series, which has been translated into six languages. Trinka lives in Bernardsville, New Jersey. The Scarlet Stockings Spy is her first book with Sleeping Bear Press.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press (May 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585362794
• ISBN-13: 978-1585362790
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #558,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Legend of the Cape May Diamond (Legend (Sleeping Bear)), August 24, 2007

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Donna P. Read "DPR" (Jacksonville, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Legend of the Cape May Diamond (Legend (Sleeping Bear)) (Hardcover)

I was born and raised in SJ near the Delaware River, growing up we always went to the Jesey Shore but never to Cape May.As an adult a friend took me to Cape May & introduced me to Cape May Diamonds. About 5 years ago I moved to Florida and now I came home to NJ for vacation. Recently my sister & I took her daughter(3) & my granddaughter(6) to Cape May. While there we hunted Cape May Diamonds. I bought this book to commemorate our day at the shore. The book is a find and a should be put on your keeper shelf - beautifully written story & marvelous illastrations. I intend to give it as a gift to my adult friends who like me love Cape may & Cape May Diamonds.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great to read before going to the beach, July 4, 2011

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This review is from: The Legend of the Cape May Diamond (Legend (Sleeping Bear)) (Hardcover)

Cape May diamonds are crystal clear quartz pebbles or stones that may be found along the New Jersey shore. They can come from any shore, but Cape May is the most famous place to find them. This story presents a legend as to how and why the pebbles came to land on Cape May sand. It's quite a story and is well supported by terrific watercolor illustrations on each spread. I read this aloud to my third grade students before going on a field trip to the beach and I give them one diamond from my collection as a souvenir. They certainly gain a new perspective into what to look for when beachcombing - and it's great to see them using their powers od discovery while finding other treasures along the way - as long as they aren't plastic.

5.0 out of 5 stars Enhanced our visit, September 9, 2009

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Mary A. Harmanos "Grandma" (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania United States) - See all my reviews
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I took this book on our vaction to Cape May and read it to my grandchildren. The 8 year old was more interested than the younger ones and it enhanced our visit to Sunset Beach where we found some Cape May diamonds. I think I'll take it back next time and try to interst the 6 and 4 year olds.