If we don’t understand, teach, and celebrate the construction trades, the modern world will crumble. "Grit Lead To Greatness" draws both children and adults into the world of construction through secret passageways, sled riding, volcanos, waterslides, and rollercoasters. By telling a creative tale, one that puts kids in the shoes of the protagonists, they can begin to see reflections of their current world and the not-so-distant futuristic society that could exist if the skilled trades are forgotten. Kids are encouraged to find greatness in their own life by resisting distractions, believing in themselves, and taking action when others do nothing. Most importantly, they can understand in simple terms how GRIT is the cornerstone of a well-lived life. Book Blurb Book Imagine a world that has forgotten how to build… Adventurous siblings Tegan and Trig live in a decaying dystopian society that hat has been hypnotized by mysterious glowing stones. After a devastating earthquake cause the city to teeter on the edge of a cliff, the duo embarks on an epic journey to a place called Greatness, believing it holds the key to saving their home from disaster. Obstacles continually block their path, but with the help of fanciful creatures, the kids learn important construction trade skills as they weave their way through a treacherous land. Will the children have the GRIT to face their challenges, find Greatness, AND figure out a way to change their world. About the Authors First-time authors Jenny Kerr Schroen and Chris Eccleston have worked on many fresh ideas together at Delmarva Veteran Builders, a commercial construction firm in Salisbury, Maryland, and realized they shared a long-time dream to write a children’s book. Basing their concept on DVB’s tagline, “Grit Leads to Greatness,” they devised an epic adventure book to show both parents and children the power of GRIT and the magic of building. Illustrated by Justin Donaldson with Rachel Danae