The book of the Shepherd, the story of one simple prayer, and how it changed the world, by the Scribe ; as discovered by Joann Davis ; with illustrations by Sudi McCollum
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The book of the Shepherd, the story of one simple prayer, and how it changed the world, by the Scribe ; as discovered by Joann Davis ; with illustrations by Sudi McCollum
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographic resources (p. [181]-183)
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
fiction
Main title
The book of the Shepherd
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
310399244
Responsibility statement
by the Scribe ; as discovered by Joann Davis ; with illustrations by Sudi McCollum
Sub title
the story of one simple prayer, and how it changed the world
Summary
The translation of an old book reveals the story of a shepherd named Joshua, who is troubled by the harsh laws of the land and embarks on a journey to find "the new way, " during which he meets several people, each of whom has a lesson to impart
Table Of Contents
The law must be obeyed -- A still, small voice -- As light as a feather -- Map to the treasure -- Beginning the journey -- The storyteller's tale -- The unwilling soldier -- A silk purse from a sow's ear -- Seeing is believing -- The wise servant -- Reward and punishment -- The gift of a lowly thorn -- Raising doves -- Going inside -- The time to act -- A small boy's adventure -- Out of the depths I cry to thee -- A new law -- A fish tale -- The mysterious monks -- Tipping the scales -- Knowing "the one" -- Message in a bottle -- The prayer