The Most Important Thing in the World
by Kelly Sanford
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Pub Date 18 Nov 2022 | Archive Date 8 Feb 2023
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Description
Emma is a guinea pig with an identity crisis. The neglected pet of a Tolkien-obsessed boy who really wanted a dog, Emma escapes her cage to the wild spaces of Florida, certain she is either a dragon or a German Shepherd. A chance meeting with a mottled duck and an iguana allies this unlikely trio on a quest for self-discovery. Along the way, they seek counsel from true friends, fair-weather friends, wise creatures, cruel creatures, well-intentioned strangers, an offbeat shaman, and a strange artist.
In a journey that takes them from the suburbs to the swamps, to the highlands, then the ocean, and back again, these friends ultimately learn that true clarity comes when one refuses to be shaped from the outside in and instead tells their own story from the inside out—however unexpected that story may be.
The Most Important Thing in the World is no ordinary coming-of-age story; this episodic folktale will resonate with the young and young at heart as you join Emma and her steadfast friends on a wild and exhilarating journey to the point where clarity is derived from chaos.
Please note: This is a chapter book and not a picture book.
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9798986235103 |
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Featured Reviews
Sue E, Reviewer
Join Emma, a guinea pig with an identity crisis, on a journey of self-discovery as she escapes her cage and sets out into the wilds of Florida. Along with a mottled duck and an iguana, she seeks guidance from a diverse cast of characters, from true friends to wise creatures, on a quest to find herself. In this episodic folktale, the trio travels from the suburbs to the swamps, to the highlands, and back again, learning that true clarity comes from within and not from outside forces. The Most Important Thing in the World is a unique and inspiring coming-of-age story that will resonate with readers of all ages. Get ready for a wild and exhilarating journey to the point where clarity is derived from chaos.
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