![]() This hoped for place is referred to by rabbits as the Mended Wood. There is much talk of a better tomorrow where wrongs will be righted and freedom will be restored. Heather and Picket are placed with group of rabbits who have formed a community with a goal of restoring the heir of King Jupiter to a position of leadership. His heir disappeared, along with the Green Ember which would identify him, and his loyal subjects sent into hiding. Sadly King Jupiter was betrayed and killed. King Jupiter was a mighty warrior and also much adored. Heather and Picket are eventually brought to a community of rabbits where they are told of the story of King Jupiter, noble leader of the thirty warrens. They make a desperate escape, successful only because their uncle, Wilfred, located and rescued them. Unable to return home to their parents they find themselves being chased by these fearsome creatures. Heather and Picket are off berry picking when the trouble arises. She had never seen a wolf but recognized them from her reading and her parents' descriptions." (Chapter 5, Eastern Winds) In the smoky haze, she saw large black-clad figures in the meadow. They have never faced conflict or known great fear until one fateful day when their community is attacked by wolves. They live with their parents in what might an idyllic woodland. The Green Ember is the first of what shall clearly be a series of books about Heather and Picket, two young rabbits with a past that is shrouded in mystery. I quickly made good on my personal promise to purchase a hard copy of the book. Everything Stephanie had ever said about the book was true. One lazy afternoon (in which wasn't really lazy I was really sick) I decided to give this book a go and everything inside of me exploded in delight. (Because the Kindle is really just a means to the end of a loaded bookcase.) I figured free on the Kindle was as safe as it gets and that, in the end, if I decided that I liked it, I'd purchase a hard copy. Especially not if my friend is telling me that a book is s o completely awesome. Then she noted that there was a limited time special to download it for free on the Kindle and who can say "no" to free? Not me. I am the sort of person that takes "hints" so I figured I had best pick up a copy. I had to read The Green Ember you see, because Stephanie kept mentioning that it was so awesome. Chronicles of Narnia Reading Challenge (74).Smith lives in West Virginia with his wife and four kids. When he’s not writing adventurous tales of #RabbitsWithSwords in his writing shed, dubbed The Forge, Smith loves to speak to audiences about storytelling, imagination, and seeing yourself as a character in the Story. Smith’s stories are captivating readers across the globe who are hungry for “new stories with an old soul.” Enthusiastic families can’t get enough of these tales. Smith is the author of The Green Ember Series, a bestselling middle-grade adventure saga. The Green Ember has reached hundreds of thousands of readers and spent time as the number one bestselling audiobook in the world on Audible. So today, loosen your tie (if you wear one), sit back with your beverage of choice, forget about work for a bit, and enjoy S.D. In my conversation with Smith, we covered storytelling, what makes us cry, working on what brings you passion, courage, bravery, loss, purpose, vocation, faith, and even Jurassic Park. Smith to come onto the show to talk about life. In an effort to bring you more content during this pandemic, I broadened my horizons and thought a bit more outside the box. Maybe this is the most relevant episode I’ve ever published. Today we have an episode that is NOT about project management or a topic directly related to it.
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