Reaching Halfway to Heaven
Reaching Halfway to Heaven: California Redwoods and the logger who loved them
Story by Lori Peelen, illustrations by Kathy Goetzel
When I was a kid playing in the forest, I stuck my arm into the hollow of a tree and discovered a diary inside, which led me to learn the story of an early California logging pioneer. Reaching Halfway to Heaven is the true story of a long-ago boy who dreamed of becoming a botanist, but, when hard times hit his family, had to leave school to help support them. In the north woods of California, the most reliable work available was logging-- which meant cutting down the trees he so loved.
Still, dreams have a way of finding their way, in spite of daunting setbacks. Wade became a successful lumberman, an early conservationist, and a self-taught botanist, creating a woodland garden that people still visit today. Learn about early logging practices in California, the importance of redwood trees to our environment, and the Sturgeon's Mill Living History museum and gardens in Sonoma County, California. Stunning illustrations by Kathy Goetzel bring this true story to life. Reaching Halfway to Heaven is a great choice for elementary school unit studies, encompassing history, life science and conservation themes, as well as encouraging kids of all ages to cherish their dreams.
Also available for purchase on Amazon.
Reaching Halfway to Heaven: California Redwoods and the logger who loved them
Story by Lori Peelen, illustrations by Kathy Goetzel
When I was a kid playing in the forest, I stuck my arm into the hollow of a tree and discovered a diary inside, which led me to learn the story of an early California logging pioneer. Reaching Halfway to Heaven is the true story of a long-ago boy who dreamed of becoming a botanist, but, when hard times hit his family, had to leave school to help support them. In the north woods of California, the most reliable work available was logging-- which meant cutting down the trees he so loved.
Still, dreams have a way of finding their way, in spite of daunting setbacks. Wade became a successful lumberman, an early conservationist, and a self-taught botanist, creating a woodland garden that people still visit today. Learn about early logging practices in California, the importance of redwood trees to our environment, and the Sturgeon's Mill Living History museum and gardens in Sonoma County, California. Stunning illustrations by Kathy Goetzel bring this true story to life. Reaching Halfway to Heaven is a great choice for elementary school unit studies, encompassing history, life science and conservation themes, as well as encouraging kids of all ages to cherish their dreams.
Also available for purchase on Amazon.
Reaching Halfway to Heaven: California Redwoods and the logger who loved them
Story by Lori Peelen, illustrations by Kathy Goetzel
When I was a kid playing in the forest, I stuck my arm into the hollow of a tree and discovered a diary inside, which led me to learn the story of an early California logging pioneer. Reaching Halfway to Heaven is the true story of a long-ago boy who dreamed of becoming a botanist, but, when hard times hit his family, had to leave school to help support them. In the north woods of California, the most reliable work available was logging-- which meant cutting down the trees he so loved.
Still, dreams have a way of finding their way, in spite of daunting setbacks. Wade became a successful lumberman, an early conservationist, and a self-taught botanist, creating a woodland garden that people still visit today. Learn about early logging practices in California, the importance of redwood trees to our environment, and the Sturgeon's Mill Living History museum and gardens in Sonoma County, California. Stunning illustrations by Kathy Goetzel bring this true story to life. Reaching Halfway to Heaven is a great choice for elementary school unit studies, encompassing history, life science and conservation themes, as well as encouraging kids of all ages to cherish their dreams.
Also available for purchase on Amazon.