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P.W. Cross

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http://www.theideaminers.com

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Fantasy, Children's, Science

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February 2009

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P.W. Cross, author of The Idea Miners trilogy, weaves middle-grade fantasy with history and creativity. A 40-year computer programming career, developing software for NASA, defense, and environmental projects, enables him to infuse his stories with imagination and innovation. Living in the mountains with his wife, Cross draws inspiration from nature. His books, including The Lost Lake Dig and The Twisted Tree Dig, captivate young readers with adventure and the power of ideas.

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Average rating: 4.34 · 47 ratings · 30 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Idea Miners: The Lost Lake Dig 4.07 avg rating — 27 ratings — published 2009 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Twisted Tree Dig (The Idea Miners, #2) 4.79 avg rating — 19 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“Ideas define us, our past, our present, and most importantly, our future.”
― P.W. Cross, The Idea Miners: The Lost Lake Dig

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