The City under the Back Steps

by Evelyn Sibley Lampman Author

Meet Craig and Jill, two children who mysteriously shrink and find themselves living under their family's back steps and immersed in the world of ants. This edge-of-your-seat tale, loved by several generations of children and now out-of-print, is part fantasy, part scientific fact, and by story's end, children just might be captivated enough to find out more about the fascinating world of ants. Some of life's universal lessons are also woven into this story, such as the value of putting yourself in someone else's show's (or antennae!). If ever there was a story to ignite an interest in the natural world right in your own backyard, it's this one. A richly entertaining treat for children's hearts, minds, and imaginations.