The Deepest Dig

Inspired by a true story! A tenacious kid digs deep and makes important discoveries.

After a heavy rain exposes a bit of something in his backyard, Caden resolves to dig the treasure up and find out exactly what it is. He tries to enlist the help of his parents and teacher, who are dismissive and disbelieving - but that doesn't deter Caden from his goal.

Caden's next-door neighbor, Martha, is the only adult who encourages him to keep digging. Working together, they unearth Caden's discovery: the giant bones of a prehistoric woolly mammoth! After comically misassembling the massive skeleton, Caden attracts everyone's attention with his discovery - and finds another treasure in bringing his family together.

Rich yet simple illustrations accompany this funny, kid-empowering story that celebrates scientific inquiry and discovery.

About the Author

Mark David Smith is a high school English teacher and the author of Caravaggio: Signed in Blood. He lives in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia.

About the Illustrator

Lily Snowden-Fine is the illustrator of the Curious Questions About Your Favorite Pets series, and has illustrated for The Globe and Mail and The New York Times. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.