A Bowl of Mischief

by Ellen Kindt McKenzie

An abandoned child in the desert is found and taught by a holy man whose teachings he mischievously resists, only to regret it years later when he needs that wisdom as he finds himself in a battle of wits with a fearsome villain.

131 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1992

About the author

Ms. McKenzie is a retired writer who wrote part time between the 60's and 90's, her writing subscribes to her philosophy that writing for children should not be dumbed down or held to a low standard, but rather held to the same level of respectability as adult literature. She is also a concert pianist and loves mythology and history.

Reviews

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5, a good story that has some funny and some serious lessons to learn.

[Caf-Fiend Jitters · Rating 5 out of 5]

absolutely loved this book. i read this with my children.