Download or read book Pedro and the Magic Marbles written by David H. Worsdale and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2014-02-21 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHILDRENS FICTION Pedro lives in the village of Marbleville, where his father works at the marble mines. In the mines, men carefully dig rocks. Some of these rocks, when cracked open, contain beautiful glass marbles. One day, Pedros grandparents decide to make a visit. It just so happens that their arrival coincides with a rather magical marble happening. Pedros father comes home from work with rocks from the mines. These rocks reveal special marbles unlike any Pedro has seen before. There are many stories about the marbles of Marbleville, as well as the mine. For instance, whole families have gone missing there, and Pedros newfound marbles might hold some clues. He shows his grandmother the special marbles, and she sees them as a sign. Many years ago, the mother of the present mine owner entrusted her with letters. Pedros family finally reads the letters, and they unveil an amazing secret that takes Pedro into the past. He soon discovers his new marbles really are magicand they might be his only ticket back home!