I Am Mary Anning

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

by Brooke Vitale

A leveled Reader based on an episode from the PBS KIDS animated television series Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum starring Mary Anning.

Based on the children's book series Ordinary People Change the World by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, the series will introduce kids to inspiring historical figures and the character virtues that helped them succeed.

Xavier, Brad, and Yadina are off on a fossil hunt with paleontologist Mary Anning! She helps them learn that when you start something it feels good to finish it. This episode-based Penguin Young Reader is perfect for emerging readers!

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

Published February 9, 2021

About the author

Brooke Vitale is a children's book editor and author. She has written over a hundred books, including The Magic Is in You, The Muppet's Christmas Carol, and The Mandalorian: A Clan of Two, as well as the upcoming Goonies: An Illustrated Classic. Brooke spent more than fifteen years as an editor at prominent publishing companies, including Penguin Books for Young Readers and Disney Publishing. She now does freelance editing to allow time to raise her two young sons. Brooke can be found at BrookeVitale.com or on Instagram @Brooke.Vitale

Reviews

[Rebecca Simonin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Easy reader, but I wish it talked more about who Mary Anning was.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mary Anning helps Xavier, Yadina, and Brad dig for fossils.