[An] irresistible account of a childs imaginary 8,000-mile journey through the earth to discover whats inside. Facts about the composition of the earth are conveyed painlessly and memorably. SLJ. An exciting adventure. . . . Illustrations [by Caldecott Medal winner Marc Simont] explode with color and action. CS.
Children's Choices for 1980 (IRA/CBC)
A Reading Rainbow Selection