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Rome, A.D. 306. Emperor Constantine converts the Roman Empire to Christianity. Over the next two decades, his armies destroy pagan idols across Europe and the Middle East. England, A.D. 1830. Paleontologist Mary Anning writes to Sir Richard Owen, describing a fossil that she discovered in the cliffs of Lyme-Regis. She writes that the fossil is a large wing made of black bone. Montana, A.D. 2023. Sixteen-year-old Molly Wilder discovers a mysterious fossil while on a summer internship. The fossil has a large wing structure, horned skull, and black bones. Neither famed fossil-hunter Derek Farnsworth nor renowned paleontologist Dr. Sean Oliphant can place it in a recognized dinosaur family. For 65 million years, the Badlands of Montana have held a secret hidden in their depths"--Page [4] of cover.
About the author
Erin Evan grew up in northern California, but spent her childhood summers in Montana digging fossils. All grown up, she has spent a significant amount of time both in the field and in the environmental and non-profit sectors. She still resides in northern California, where she digs for rocks in the backyard with her husband and two children. The Bones Wars is her first novel.
Summary
"A remarkable combination of incredible scientific detail and convincing fabrication. History buffs and dinosaur devotees will find much to love in this science-based thriller." —Booklist
Rome, A.D. 306. Emperor Constantine converts the Roman Empire to Christianity. Over the next two decades, his armies destroy pagan idols across Europe and the Middle East.
England, A.D. 1830. Paleontologist Mary Anning writes to Sir Richard Owen, describing a fossil that she discovered in the cliffs of Lyme-Regis. She writes that the fossil is a large wing made of black bone.
Montana, A.D. 2023. Sixteen-year-old Molly Wilder discovers a mysterious fossil while on a summer internship. The fossil has a large wing structure, horned skull, and black bones. Neither famed fossil-hunter Derek Farnsworth nor renowned paleontologist Dr. Sean Oliphant can place it in a recognized dinosaur family.
For 65 million years, the Badlands of Montana have held a secret hidden in their depths...
Foreword
National media coverageSubmission to all trade publications, children’s, and young adult book reviewersComprehensive galley mailing to libraries and top children’s lit buyers at independent bookstores across the countryNational public radio campaignDigital marketing and social media campaign with strong emphasis on cultivating Instragram book bloggersPromotion from paleontology influencers (Jack Horner, Paul Sereno, Mary Higby Schweitzer, Stephen L. Brusatte) and celebrity scientists at large (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Sci-fi, fantasy, and young adult book club outreach with emphasis on inclusion in high profile book subscription boxesNational book tour, including attendance at science fiction and fantasy conventionsTargeted outreach to science fiction, fantasy, and young adult entertainment websites and blogsGoodreads giveaways and $5,000 ad spend
