If you like daring journeys, hilarious characters, and heartfelt lessons about confidence, then you’ll love Tim Wright’s timeless tale. It is an adventure book you can gift children who will have immense joy reading it.
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If you like The Princess Bride, you’ll love this book. Exceptional writer and author, Tim Wright ties in several nods to the classic movie and Toby’s charming love story is just as entertaining!
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A perfect pick for readers who enjoy stories like Percy Jackson or The Chronicles of Narnia, this novel offers a fresh take on the hero’s journey and the bonds that make us human—or, in this case, river elves.
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Meet the Author:
Tim Wright

Tim Wright is the co-host of the Wonder of Parenting Podcast: A Brain-Science Approach to Parenting. He has been a fan of fantasy adventures since High School. He and his wife, Jan, have been married since 1979. They have two adult children and five grandchildren. Tim enjoys riding his recumbent bike, Disneyland, and roots for the Arizona Cardinals and the Adelaide Crows (Australian Rules Football). He grew up in Minneapolis and lives in Glendale, AZ.
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