Thought-provoking and philosophical, this book weaves together psychology, spirituality, history, and social commentary.
Author: Kelly Rink
Kelly Rink
Kelly Rink is a Production Assistant for The Children's Book Review. After a career in engineering and digital content, she returned to her childhood love of books and now spends much of her time immersed in the world of children's literature. Kelly lives in Colorado with her husband, two children, and a dog. When she's not reading, she enjoys hiking, strategic board games, and a good cup of coffee. Favorite childhood books: Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar, The Stinky Cheese Man by Jon Scieszka, the Sweet Valley High series by Francine Pascal, Animalia and The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base, the Bunnicula series by James Howe, Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein, the Ramona Quimby books by Beverly Cleary, and just about anything by R.L. Stine.
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