A Discovery in the Rocks

A Discovery in the Rocks is a dramatised non-fiction picture book about the rare fossil of a prehistoric whale found in the Duntroon-Tokarahi area of North Otago, Aotearoa New Zealand. The story follows Sophie’s journey of discovery - from unearthing ancient bones to their display in the local fossil museum. Children explore key questions: How did the bones get into the rock? Why was the whale so far from the sea? With ~800 words, this title is perfect for early primary classrooms and budding…