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The Outdoor Museum The Magic of Michigan's Marshall M. Fredericks Marcy Heller Fisher Illustrated by Christine Collins Woomer

Marshall M. Frederick's sculptures can be seen in public places throughout the world, but it is in Michigan, where he lived for sixty years, that his legacy shines. Although his name is unknown to many people, a work such as The Spirit of Detroit is instantly recognized and loved by millions. This delightful book follows a young girl named Abby who is captivated by the sculptures she sees around Detroit —bronze pterodacytls, soaring humans, bears, clowns, and more. "How could anyone be in charge of decorating a whole city?" she wonders. With so many marvelous sculptures, it takes the determination of a curious child to discover them and learn how they were made. The Outdoor Museum is a guide to finding and appreciating hundreds of sculptures around the Great Lakes that were created by Marshall M. Fredericks — an invitation to the region's residents and visitors to discover the private world of public art.

"Every parent will want their child to have the experiences of discovery Abby and her friend Kim have in The Outdoor Museum. Marcy Heller Fisher and Christine Collins Woomer capture through words and illustration the essence of a child's inner excitement and anticipation of something wonderful... this story is going to delight adults as well as children." —Marilyn L. Wheaton, Director, Cultural Affairs Department, City of Detroit By the same author: Fired Magic: Detroit's Pewabic Pottery Treasures

Great Lakes Books Series $29.9595s cloth / ISBN 0-8143-2932-2 $18.95t paper / ISBN 0-8143-2969-1 72 pages / 7 x 10 30 illustrations / Ages 8+ 2001 Winner Save Outdoor Sculpture Achievement Award Honorable Mention