The Pond of Reflection: A Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure with a Moral Twist (The Pearls of Wisdom Series Book 1)

--- 2024 Book Excellence Awards Winner in Pre-Teen Fiction--- 2023 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner in Children's Audiobook--- 2022 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner in Children's Adventure. Book Excellence writes, "An original story with a powerful message, The Pond of Reflection will aid in young ones' social and emotional understanding and development while transporting them on an adventure unlike any other." In addition, reviewer Richard Hindmarsh writes, "The Pond of Reflection is a well-written and enchanting story that offers a valuable lesson in self-discovery, friendship, and the true nature of identity."Readers' Favorites writes, "Catherine Ann Russell's book is the sort of story I loved to read as a child and I'm sure many young people today will enjoy it too because it depicts the world of children, what they need, and what preoccupies them so sympathetically." . What Will You See When You Look into The Pond of Reflection?Content in her father's wise kingdom, Princess Journee loves life but has one nagging question: Who is she? Yes, she is a mouse and a princess, but who is she really? With her adventurous spirit and her father's mighty steed to protect her, she goes on a quest to find herself.The adventure takes an interesting turn when she befriends a toad and an owl who tell her about a legendary Pond of Reflection known to reveal one's true identity. But first they must find it, if indeed it exists. Their friendship and appreciation for each other grow as they encounter difficulties along the way, and strange happenings in the ancient Whoami Forest.This adventure story is inspired by the Biblical Proverb 27:19 (NIV) and communicates the moral that identity and self-worth spring from heart and character (inside-out) , thus sincere friendship can happen regardless of how different outward appearance may be (outside-in) .. Proceeds from book sales support emergency famine relief for infants and children! Find out more at www.basketfulreliefproject.comThe Pond of Reflection is a teen book for ages 9 and up.