A Summoning Stone by Jan Shaffer |
The Prophecy of Completion: A child with one face and two bodies will lead those who quest for the truth. An ageless treasure will summon the child across time. "The gulls circled and squawked, their raucous calls echoing in the clear morning air. For a moment they stopped their reckless diving and watched with anticipation as the two children descended the weathered stairs from the top of the cliff. One gull in particular, followed the yellow haired stone collector as she neared the stone he had guarded for years. Perhaps this would be the day of fulfillment." In the tradition of C.S. Lewis, this coming of age allegory for middle grade readers is written in fantasy form. The courageous early teen main characters make this a book that will appeal to preteen readers of either gender. The length of the manuscript is designed to engage reluctant readers, while the action and allegory format will keep more proficient readers interested. |