Cole of Spyglass Mountain

In a rain‑slick city lot, four boys turn a humble slug into the center of a tense wager, each betting marbles and trinkets on whether the creature will slip, jump or simply crawl away. The quiet determination of Joshua Cole, a fourteen‑year‑old with coal‑black hair and striking gray eyes, sets him apart from the teasing crowd, as he watches the slime trail with the calm of a seasoned experimenter. His younger brother Lester lingers, drawn to the same slow‑moving mystery while the others dash off to school, leaving the slug—and Cole’s curiosity—hanging in the air.

From this simple showdown springs a larger adventure that pulls Cole far beyond the soggy lot, toward the enigmatic heights of Spyglass Mountain. Along the way, his methodical mind and unsettling composure invite both friends and foes into a world where science, folklore, and daring experiments intertwine. Listeners will find themselves pulled into a story that balances youthful rivalry with a boy’s relentless quest to understand the hidden rules governing his world.