“These elements make Al’s Journey highly recommended for picture book readers whose read-aloud adults can guide them towards bigger-picture thinking in a thought-provoking series of not just one, but many blossoming insights.”
-Midwest Book Review
Can a child grow up overnight?
Al’s Journey is a magical tale about an orphan boy and his wise grandfather, the shaman of a gold-digging tribe. On his 100th birthday, the shaman announces to Al that it is time for him to begin his own life journey. The boy must climb the mountain alone to reach the roofless sacred hut of the old shaman, where he can ask God crucial questions. As Al makes his way up the mountain peak guided by mystical fireflies, he faces challenges that test his courage and strength. When he finally reaches the summit, Al asks the creator profound questions about the true meaning of life. The valuable experience of the voyage and the response of the supreme being help Al grow mentally, emotionally, and physically overnight and become the healer his tribe needs.
ISBN hardcover: 978-1-989661-45-1 / ISBN paperback: 978-1-989661-46-8 / ISBN ebook: 978-1-989661-47-5 / ISBN audiobook: 978-1-989661-48-2
