Author and Illustrator: Ceinwen

32pp Paperback 21cm x 26.5cm (recycled / plantation pulp paper)

ISBN: 978-0-9775213-1-9

Theme: Power of the soul / self acceptance / self empowerment

Ages 5 to 12 years

In this fanciful tale, earth sprite Alwyn weaves us through a magical journey from fear and doubt to strength and power, through self-acceptance.

Alwyn is different. He likes to dream that he is a bold warrior; tall, strong and very brave. But kindhearted Alwyn is lonely. The other sprites don’t like him, so he decides to change himself to gain their friendship. He soon discovers that changing his appearance isn’t all he must sacrifice. Is he prepared to compromise the beautiful person within to gain the acceptance of others?

This story addresses bullying at a soul level. Wisdom imparted by an ancient sage instils its reader with a deep sense of strength and self-acceptance, defusing the hurt and harm caused by bullying and rejection, rebuilding the readers’ soul to believe in their worth again.

Through this unique style of collage and storytelling and male characters and colours that reflect the theme of the Australian desert landscape, this book appeals to boys and girls alike.