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Welcome Parents, Educators & Librarians!

Here you can find resources to incorporate Brunella’s book in your lessons.
A Stroke of Magic: The Dinosaur Woman

In A STROKE OF MAGIC: THE DINOSAUR WOMAN, readers will learn all about Mary Anning, Victorian paleontologist, through the aid of magic realism. They will be exposed to four different languages, diverse cultural backgrounds, and fun facts about dinosaurs. Themes of friendship, preserving the environment, artistic expressions, and women’s rights are presented in an engaging way that will draw readers into the story.

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What Will I Learn handout for use with A Stroke of Magic: The Dinosaur Woman
Discovery Casa Club Certificate

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Heather Burnell, school teacher

The story moved quickly and was an easy read. I loved the bits of culture she imbedded into the story. I know this story would appeal to many of my students who would recognize many of the phrases she used in the book.

Gregory Potter, school principal

EVERYONE is raving about you and your book! Thank you again for taking the time to share your talents and passion for writing with our students!