W. G. Wayland: Eyes in the Dark, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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A talking owl has appeared in **Maya Bennett'**s backyard.

He knows his name-Ollie Everquill-but cannot remember where he belongs. And now he has lost his most important book.

In Eyes in the Dark , the first book of The Everquill Chronicles, Maya and her family help Ollie search the dim yard. A gardening glove looks promising at first. The real clue is harder to see. As Maya moves a flashlight and changes where its beam falls, she discovers why having light nearby is different from shining it on the object she wants to find.

Written for Grade 1 readers, this gentle fantasy mystery introduces a real science question: How do eyes use light to see objects? The answer grows out of Maya's investigation, with clear examples children can notice and discuss. Ollie's missing memories leave room for a larger mystery, while Maya's decision to help gives this first adventure its heart.

For parents and educators, the book includes a distinction between the fantasy story and the real-world science, a hands-on light activity to try with a grown-up, new words, and questions for conversation. It's an inviting start for children who are learning to read, ask questions, and test what they think they see.