Stories with altitude.

The Butterfly That Lives Above the Trees introduces young readers to the White Mountain Fritillary, a rare butterfly that survives in one of the harshest places in New England. the alpine zone of the White Mountains. With gentle science, the story follows the butterfly’s life among tiny flowers, fierce winds, and short summers.

Frank and the Treasure Beneath the Mountain tells the true story of Frank Perham, a curious boy who grew up listening to the land and learning its secrets. With patience, courage, and a love of discovery, Frank helped uncover one of the world’s most extraordinary gemstone finds, Maine’s famous watermelon tourmaline, a crystal streaked with pink and green like a slice of summer fruit.

Alton and the Wagon on the Mountain tells the true story of a man who hauled various items up Mount Washington using nothing but his strength and determination. Today, his effort is remembered in a joyful way. Each year, people dress in silly costumes and race up the Mount Washington Auto Road in an event called Alton Weagle Day, celebrating perseverance, creativity, and the mountain’s long history.