"The Secret of the First One" by Iris Hiskey Arno explores the intertwining destinies of its characters as they uncover a hidden truth that could alter their lives forever. Set in a world where past and present collide, the story follows a determined protagonist who stumbles upon an ancient mystery connected to a lost artifact. As they navigate through challenges, hidden agendas, and personal revelations, the lines between friendship and betrayal blur. With richly developed characters and a gripping plot, the novel delves into themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the impact of untold secrets on one’s life journey. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2003 by Creative Publishing International .

Arno has illustrated more than 40 picture books. Arno teaches illustration and leads workshops on the creation of pop-up books. He lives in Marseille, France. Renee Graef has illustrated over 70 books for children, including the Kirsten series in the American Girl collection and many of the My First Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. She has also illustrated classics such as The Nutcracker and My Favorite Things , as well as books on American icons Mount Rushmore and Paul Bunyan. She lives in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, with her family, and you can visit her online at graefillustration. com .