Curiosity leads Mira across the river, to an "enemy" village where people have beliefs that are strange to her. But when one of these strangers helps her get home, Mira has big questions about what's true and asks a wise elder for help. From the story he tells her, she discovers miraculous things about herself, about belief and about all life on Earth. This inspiring story is perfect for readers aged 8 and up.

 

There are 36 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Skinner House Books .

Laura Alary is a mother, writer, teacher, preacher and storyteller. She grew up in Nova Scotia, studied Classics at Dalhousie University, has an M. Div. from Knox College and a Ph. D. in Theology from The University of St. Michael's College. She is the director of Christian Education at Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church in Scarborough and is the author of five picture books.