Mallory in the Forest of Lost Kites - Softcover

Steidel, William W; Steidel, Sam

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1938281659 ISBN 13: 9781938281655

Publisher: Dream Garden Publications, 2019

Synopsis

Mallory the mouse has lived his whole life in a cozy attic. He is happy and safe among the books, miniature holiday village, and bits of string hidden about. But, one day, his world is turned upside down when he takes an unintentional ride in the pocket of a runaway kite. Mallory is whisked by the wind over cities, plains, and mountains, flies through a frightening storm, and lands on a faraway island in the Forest of Lost Kites. There, Mallory makes friends with the resident creatures and finds a new home. While exploring the forest, he saves the life of an owlet caught in a web of kite string. Soon after, Mallory finds himself standing before the great Council of Owls with the chance to propose a treaty. He must show bravery and ingenuity as he negotiates an agreement with their leader, the Great Snowy Owl. Will Mallory be able to navigate this precarious relationship with his most formidable predators?

About this title

About the Author:

In the window of a small, rustic gallery on the corner of First and Hemlock Street in the village of Cannon Beach, Oregon, the artist, William Steidel can often be found. He sits behind a simple but ingenious swing-out easel, surrounded by a hodgepodge of artistic tools and paraphernalia. Here Bill produces his particular brand of magic. He creates works of art, spins yarns, makes music, watches the passing parade of people, and delights in the view of the lush green mountains that lie in the distance. The passions of artistic philosophy emerged very early in Bill's life on a small farm in Newburgh, New York. His work has progressed through the years from his time spent as a student at Columbia University, Pratt Institute, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Oregon, to his ensuing life experiences. Bill's journey inspired him to open his first independent gallery and studio in Cannon Beach in the 1950s. Inside the present-day gallery is a touch of whimsy and wonder, and if you are fortunate, you are apt to find a bit of yourself present on the gallery's walls. "Art, I find, is an emotional food. It gives us nourishment. We feed on its many forms, and if at times it jars too roughly, tickles too uncomfortably, or soothes too frequently, it would, if not available, be sorely missed. If we were unfortunate enough to lose it, we would once more create it so we could debate why it is so very necessary."

About this edition

• Publisher: Dream Garden Publications
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1938281659
• ISBN 13: 9781938281655
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 93
• Editor: Schmidt Caitlyn M
• Illustrator: Steidel William W