The Geyser Sisters

Written by Sara Laux Akin · Illustrated by Micha Archer

A geyser fights back against pollution, teaching a village an unforgettable lesson.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

On a misty island, two sisters live in harmony with nature, warmed by a generous geyser. As the nearby village expands, careless waste threatens their serene existence. The geyser, pushed to its limits, must act to protect itself and the land. What will it do to make the villagers understand the consequences of their actions? This modern folktale, with its vibrant collage art, delivers a powerful message about respecting nature's wonders and the unexpected ways it might respond to human neglect.

From the publisher

Two sisters live in harmony with and protect a geyser in this modern folktale woven together through luminous collage art from a Caldecott Honor winner. On an island of moss and mist, two sisters coexist with the land, its animals, and a geyser that generously warms their home. But as the nearby village grows, people begin tossing their garbage into the geyser … without considering the consequences. Soon, the geyser must find a way to stop them, and the result is a reminder the village will never forget. This lyrical tale with intricately layered and boldly colored collage illustrations by Caldecott Honoree Micha Archer gives fresh voice to an ever-important message about protecting nature’s wonders.

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