The Story of Hummer's Bell

Meet a bell with an unforgettable adventure!In The Story of Hummer’s Bell, kids follow the true tale of a church bell that becomes the center of a big mystery. This true story of the Rev. Michael Hummer, his bell, it's 175 year adventure from 1840s Iowa City, IA to Salt Lake City, Utah and it's return home in 2025.Transforming a remarkable piece of 19th-century Iowa history into an accessible children’s story. Based on the true events surrounding the sudden heist of the church bell, and the community uproar that followed—all documented in real period accounts.Told in friendly, easy language with soft illustrations on every spread, this book brings young readers into a real event from long ago in Iowa City. It shows how communities work, how stories get passed down, and how even small objects can hold big history.Perfect for bedtime, story time, and little historians who love real-life adventures. Read more