The Magic Box

Rani, Ayo, Caleb, and Marcus are four best friends who love having fun on their street. One sunny afternoon, Caleb invites everyone to his house to celebrate his ninth birthday. They're so excited! But what surprise has Caleb planned for them? And will their friendship be strong enough for the big adventure ahead?

This story is the first in a series of books for children aged 8 to 9. These stories help kids learn how to make the world more peaceful by developing consultation skills.

Most people want peace and happiness, but we can see disagreements and arguments in families, communities, governments, and countries. So, how can we teach children to work together, even when people have different ideas or behaviours? The answer lies in teaching the skills of Bahá'í consultation. This book series focuses on key concepts about consultation to help children learn how to collaboratively solve problems and create a more peaceful and united world.

Hoda McClymont is the proud mother of two adult sons and lives with her family in sunny Queensland, Australia. With a background in academic research, she has authored a range of academic and non-academic publications. In recent years, she has developed a strong passion for educating and empowering children and young people to contribute to building a peaceful world. As a child, Hoda felt torn between boring educational books and fun fictional stories. This experience inspired her to create a book series about four fearless friends who find themselves in exciting and sometimes strange adventures. However, it is the gem-like qualities and principles the children bring forth from within that help them save the day!