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The Far Journey
The Far Journey by Lucille Travis is a story for kids about Horace, a mouse with artistic talent far beyond anything ever seen in Fleur Gardens. His mother, who escaped when her village was burned by the rats, left him in Fleur Gardens with kind mice who live quiet lives and keep the rules. But Horace's talent for drawing drives him to break an important rule and puts his adopted home in danger. Horace must then decide whether to set aside his own dream to defend his friends. His choice has much bigger results than anyone could have imagined.
- GenresChristian
154 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
About the author
Lucille Travis
20 books4 followersLucille Travis has written several books for children, held children's writing workshops, taught college-level English, and lectured in Christian literature. Her interest in writing began as young girl living in an orphanage in upstate New York, and was encouraged when she received a bronze medal in a state-wide essay contest and later a poetry contest. One of her joys today is encouraging the efforts of young writers.
She has also been involved in Children's Awana clubs as a story teller, and while telling the story of Dr. Paul Brand's work with lepers, especially his long search for shoes that would protect their feet, the idea for the book "The Shoes that Love Made" came about. The story of Paul Brand, missionary doctor to Lepers in India and eventually world-wide, shows us how Paul Brand's own feet were protected and guided even in war time on the very path he was to follow, one that would forever change how the world saw lepers.
She has also been involved in Children's Awana clubs as a story teller, and while telling the story of Dr. Paul Brand's work with lepers, especially his long search for shoes that would protect their feet, the idea for the book "The Shoes that Love Made" came about. The story of Paul Brand, missionary doctor to Lepers in India and eventually world-wide, shows us how Paul Brand's own feet were protected and guided even in war time on the very path he was to follow, one that would forever change how the world saw lepers.
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December 5, 2023
Delightful little chapter book. Honestly any book with mouse characters will score high with me XD
August 25, 2023
Adorable book for children!
August 9, 2011
From the first flowing sentence I was pulled into this captivating story. The descriptions were so vivid I felt immediately immersed into the story. Which isn’t an easy accomplishment considering the book is about a group of mice!
For fans of Nimh, American Tale or Ratatouille, you will love this book. Beginning with an orphaned mouse and his sad story the novel keeps building and building getting more immersive at every chapter. This would be a perfect book for families to read at bedtime together and would make a great story to be movie auctioned. Animal stories appeal to a wide variety of young readers and while this one falls under the upper readers category, with help it will appeal to younger audiences as well.
The prose is much more fluid and the descriptions resonate with readers (weather, for example, is something all readers no matter where they are can relate to) much moreso than Tales of Despereaux which I had several problems with (not as an adult but as a referral to juveniles at the library). With this creative story line, richly drawn characters and vivid setting, I would have no such reservations and The Far Journey will undoubtedly be placed on a special shelf at our library to garner family and youth attention.
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For fans of Nimh, American Tale or Ratatouille, you will love this book. Beginning with an orphaned mouse and his sad story the novel keeps building and building getting more immersive at every chapter. This would be a perfect book for families to read at bedtime together and would make a great story to be movie auctioned. Animal stories appeal to a wide variety of young readers and while this one falls under the upper readers category, with help it will appeal to younger audiences as well.
The prose is much more fluid and the descriptions resonate with readers (weather, for example, is something all readers no matter where they are can relate to) much moreso than Tales of Despereaux which I had several problems with (not as an adult but as a referral to juveniles at the library). With this creative story line, richly drawn characters and vivid setting, I would have no such reservations and The Far Journey will undoubtedly be placed on a special shelf at our library to garner family and youth attention.
ARC Galley Proof
August 6, 2011
I was lucky to receive this book through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. The community of mice living in Fleur Gardens have everything they could ever want; food, shelter, friends, family, and safety. But one mouse, Horace, is restless. Not only is he an exceptional artist, but he also dreams of reuniting with his long lost family, his mother and brother, whom he hasn’t seen since he was a baby. But finding them means traveling out into the wild and leaving the safety of Fleur Gardens behind.
I really enjoyed this book! I am a big fan of Brian Jacques’ (may he rest in peace) Redwall series, and it was very similar to those books in many ways. The characters were colorful, lively, and downright believable. It was heartwarming to see Horace supported by his friends as he searched for his family. This is a very sweet story, and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys animal stories.
I really enjoyed this book! I am a big fan of Brian Jacques’ (may he rest in peace) Redwall series, and it was very similar to those books in many ways. The characters were colorful, lively, and downright believable. It was heartwarming to see Horace supported by his friends as he searched for his family. This is a very sweet story, and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys animal stories.
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