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Description
No matter how hard he tries, Ian Goobie can't do the things that the other children in his class can do. Then he finds a rock, a rock that fits perfectly into his pocket, a rock that touches all his senses and whisks him away into a whole other world.
Quick Summary
For kids who've ever felt like they're not quite good at what everyone else seems to do effortlessly, Ian Goobie's story hits home. He discovers a rock that does more than just sit in his pocket it actually becomes a portal to another world, and suddenly the things he couldn't do before don't seem to matter as much. At just 1,300 words, this is a quick, satisfying read for early readers or anyone who wants a story that doesn't demand too much from a single sitting. The book wraps up with a gentle reminder that being different can be pretty wonderful, without getting too preachy about it. If your kid loves stories where ordinary objects become extraordinary doorways (think a certain rocky superhero's origin), they'll definitely want to check this one out.