Sophia Discovers the Real Treasure, A Story of John Muir, Father of the National Parks

Curt Casetta’s Sophia Discovers the Real Treasure A Story of John Muir, Father of the National Parks unfurls a light, playful and witty historical journey of the Yosemite National Park. The cheeky Sophia introduces us to, the Sequoia, a redwood, coniferous tree that is breathtaking to nature lovers like me introduced to this tree for the first time. She journeys with Red and happily gets to ride on his mule, Jack, in her dream of finding treasure. Meanwhile, she stops and observes trees, plants, flowers, and insects. Red acts as her tour guide, while Jack is quite silent on the journey and leaves all the chatter to Red and Sophia.

Red and Sophia view “ majestic waterfalls” and “soaring canyons” while he recants to her the story of John Muir and his encounters with the indigenous people. This wonderful picture book proves ideal reading for children as well as persons of all ages who enjoy reading. The narrative is captivating, while the language is crisp and catchy. The language is designed to capture children’s attention and their imagination. The book’s picture illustrations are eye-catching and grow increasingly complex, and intriguing. The narrative engenders a passion for the glorious wilderness and the indigenous people that once inhabited its sacred space.