Warrior
A Patient's Courageous Quest
One young warrior, Maria, prepares herself--again--to battle through a dangerous land in order to reach the bell on the mountain, ring it, and rid her kingdom of beasts. The brave girl faces Serpent Sea, Fear Forest, and Monster Mountain with courage--and help from a few friends. Will she reach the bell this time? At the end of the day's disappointing quest, Maria returns to her hospital bed feeling beat. But her team reminds her of exactly who she is, a warrior. An allegory telling the courageous story of the millions of children battling cancers and chronic diseases--battling their own monsters every day.
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 1 |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Sleeping Bear Press |
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| Available Formats | Hardcover (9781534111806), PDF (9781668908099), Hosted ebook (9781668908112) |
| Copyright | 2023 |
| Number of Pages | 40 |
| Dimensions | 9 x 11 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
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Author: Shannon Stocker
Shannon Stocker is, herself, a patient with a chronic health condition. She’s also the mother of two beautiful children, one with ADHD, and one with brain cancer. As such, Shannon dreams of filling bookshelves with stories that cultivate compassion while empowering children with disabilities. Shannon is the award-winning author of Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, A Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion (Schneider Family Book Award, Notable) and Can U Save the Day. When she’s not writing, you can probably find her singing, playing piano, or eating dark chocolate. She advocates for warriors from her home in Louisville, KY, which she shares with her husband Greg, her children Cassidy and Tye, and way too many critters.
Illustrator: Sarah K. Turner
Sarah K. Turner currently lives and works in the Greater Seattle Area as a children’s book illustrator and graphic novel artist. She is grateful to those around her who have helped guide her through challenges and have helped her conquer the mountains in her own life. Through her work, Sarah loves to tell heartfelt stories that share a deeper message. Above all else, she strives to show just how powerful love and support can be.
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