Asha and Baz Meet Mary Anning

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6 Caroline Fernandez

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Dharmali Patel

Asha and Baz travel in time to unearth fossils!

When their teacher assigns The Great Fossil Challenge, best friends Asha and Baz wonder how they’ll convincingly re-create a prehistoric fossil. Luckily time is on their side!

Together, they magically travel to 1823 to meet legendary fossil hunter Mary Anning, who shows them the marine fossil beds along the cliffs of the English Channel.

Ammonites, evidence of marine reptiles, and more wait just beneath the earth’s surface, and with Mary’s instructions, the kids might uncover the exact inspiration they need to succeed back at home!

Paperback

September 1, 2025

Pages 110 | 5.5 × 8.5

Chapter Book (6-9)

ISBN 9781998484102

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About the Author:

Caroline Fernandez is a Toronto-based children's author of +17 books, including the beloved Asha and Baz series and award-nominated Plague Thieves, inspiring young readers with real-life heroes, history, and a dash of adventure. Caroline writes, drinks tea, and bakes in Toronto, ON.

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About the Illustrator:

Dharmali Patel studied at the Mumbai-Rachna Sansad School of Applied Arts, where she majored in illustration, and the Vancouver Film School, where she earned her bachelor's in 2D classical animation. In the past 20 years, she has worn the

hats of animation director, art director, visual development artist, designer, and illustrator. Dharmali is honoured that authors trust her with their beautiful words and allow her to visually conceive the world and characters that ultimately become their books. She hopes that her imagery will inspire young minds and encourage a love of reading and beautiful art. Currently, Dharmali lives and works in Toronto. She is represented by Illustration Online LLC.