The author of the book “The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs” is Betty G. Birney. The story is about revolves around a young boy named Eben McAllister who lives in the predictable and somewhat boring town of Sassafras Springs. Eben’s father one day challenges him to find the Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs, which can compete with the real Seven Wonders of the World. His father promises him that if he succeeds, he will take him on a trip to Colorado.