By Deanna S. Neil, Land of Curiosities is the first tale in a series of adventures with the Clifton family into Yellowstone, the year that it is declared the world’s first national park. The collection is staged around defining events and themes in the history of the environmental movement as told through the experiences of these courageous young fictional characters, James and Alice, who learn to protect each other and the environment. The first book, for ages eight and up, includes a real history section, and was inspired by real events and places.