Join us at Henry’s Books in Spearfish for a very special Black Friday event!

On Friday November 28 at 11 AM we will host Eliza Blue for a very special reading from her newest book, “The Adventures of Pearl and Theo”--plus some special music and singing in the round. This event is suitable for kiddos of all ages! Don’t miss out on this very special treat from a local favorite!

About the Author:

Eliza Blue is a writer, folk musician, and rancher living on the short grass prairie of western South Dakota. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, the Guardian, and NPR's All Songs Considered. Her weekly column, Little Pasture on the Prairie, is carried by nineteen different print publications, and she has written and produced seasonal audio “postcards” from her ranch for South Dakota Public Broadcasting and Prairie Public Radio. Her first book, Accidental Rancher, was chosen as the Siouxland One Book 2023. Eliza currently hosts a show celebrating rural art and culture for PBS called Wish You Were Here with Eliza Blue, and she is the director of the Kithship Collective, an organization devoted to innovative, ecosystem-specific storytelling.

About the Book:

An Unlikely Friendship on the Ranch…Pearl and Theo are two orphaned lambs struggling to find their place in a big, wide world. When they arrive at the ranch, they’re uncertain of what’s ahead. But with the gentle care of their surrogate mother, Liza, and the help of some unexpected friends—especially Franny, the spunky goat—the lambs embark on an adventure that will change their lives forever.

Told from the perspective of Pearl and Theo, this heartwarming middle-grade novel is a beautiful blend of humor and the expansive charm of life on the plains. Set against the rolling backdrop of the prairie, the land and the seasons emerge as central characters, while also introducing modern themes of bullying, belonging, and the discovery that family isn’t always defined by blood—sometimes it’s shaped by love, trust, and the friends that rally around you when you need them most.

Drawing inspiration from author Eliza Blue’s experiences adopting the real-life Pearl & Theo, as well as her experiences living and working at her ranch on the western plains, the land and the seasons emerge as central characters, rich with emotion and significance. In this book, as in Blue’s other work, the prairie is more than just a setting—it is a partner in the storytelling.

Illustrated by Karen Kinder, a fellow Dakotan whose sketches bring the characters to life with playful and whimsical artistry, The Adventures of Pearl & Theo is a book designed to be read aloud. Its tender moments and humorous antics will engage readers of all ages, making it a perfect addition to the family bookshelf. This beautiful and thought-provoking tale will resonate with children and parents alike, sparking a conversation about the value of the natural world and the role it plays in our emotional growth.

The Adventures of Pearl & Theo is ideal for young readers who crave heartfelt stories filled with adventure, animal companions, and a deep connection to the land.

Join Pearl and Theo as they discover the true meaning of friendship and family—one hoofstep at a time!