Sylvester Duncan is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan. This story followers the 6 plot format very well. In the beginning of the story, Sylvester was playing with his pebble collection. Then one day, while he was playing, he found the most interesting pebble. Unbeknown to him, this new red pebble was full of magic and as long as Sylvester held the red pebble, all his wishes would be granted. As the day continued, and Sylvester tested out his new magic powers, not only did he lose track of time, but he also wasn't paying much attention to a hungry lion who was scoping him out. Once Sylvester discovered what was about to happen, Sylvester made his final wish - to be a rock. Coincidentally, once he turned into the rock he was no longer able to hold to pebble, which meant no more wishes could be granted. And so the story continues, but the story line now shifts to the search for Sylvester. In the next few months, his desperate parents continue their search with no luck. But one afternoon, during a small picnic on a large rock just outside their home, Mrs. Duncan sees a red pebble and places it on the rock. After some dialog between Mr. and Mrs. Duncan, Sylvester begins to wish he were back, and thus, turns back into Sylvester. Through all the joy and excitement of Sylvester's return, they all realized they had all the wishes they needed and put the red pebble in a special safe. I think this book also teaches a good lesson about asking for too many things. Some people are never happy with what they have and always want something else, something possibly better. But, the lesson here, is to appreciate what you have, for it could all be gone tomorrow.
The illustrations are written to follow the text and help establish the setting of where the story is taking place.
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