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Imagine a dying world where technological wonders lie dormant beneath the ruins of an ancient civilization, a world whose past eerily mirrors our own. Now fix that image in your mind and behold the terrible spectacle with awe. Got it? Good, for this is where you and Andaris are headed next. Frightened? Any sane person would be. After all, it's his last and most harrowing adventure, wherein many questions both asked and unasked will be answered.In the unlikely event you and our intrepid hero survive the scorch of dragons, wither of waste, and post-apocalyptic fallout, you'll uncover the secrets of a shared lineage, a distant past rife with wonder and devastation, but hurry, for the hour grows late and the light dim.If you enjoy this book, please leave me a quick review. Stories live and die on here based on the kind words of readers like you. Thank you. Cheers!

The Eight Walls of Rogar chronicles the adventures of a rather bookish young man named Andaris Rocaren. It's a coming-of-age tale which begins to unfold in the weeks following Mr. Rocaren's seventeenth birthday. Desperate to escape a life of meaningless drudgery behind the plow, he leaves the safety of his secluded valley town and ventures alone into the uncharted depths of an ancient forest, the heart of which is said to be twisted and black. Choosing to ignore the counsel of his more sensible nature, Andaris is drawn ever deeper, lured by the tantalizing splendor of distant mountains, the sheer peaks of which purportedly stand sentinel over a land long steeped in mystery. What ensues is more remarkable than anything even he could have imagined. Andaris goes looking for adventure.... What he finds is a world in the midst of tidal change, an extraordinary place where he encounters all manner of extraordinary things—vast landscapes teeming with flora and fauna capable of firing the most malnourished of imaginations. Danger lurks around every bend, a heady amalgam of sword and sorcery which threatens to bring his young life to an abrupt end. Indeed, if not for a very fortuitous encounter with a band of travelers who turn out to be much more than meets the eye, it surely would have. Gaven, Ashel, and Trilla seem destined to become fast friends, the sort of companions he’d always wanted but never thought he’d have. The Lost One and his army of shapelings are preparing to march against Rogar’s western border—the only thing standing between them and the green, fertile lands to the East. The balance of power is shifting. Despite the debt of blood owed to them by their Sokerran neighbors, the Alderi Shune fear they will be made to stand alone. No one speaks of defeat, but it is on the tip of every tongue. For the first time since they were constructed, more than a thousand years ago, the impossible is about to happen: The Eight Walls of Rogar are about to fall. The scales could tip in either direction, depending, oddly enough, on the choices of a rather bookish young man named Andaris Rocaren.

A video book trailer of this superb children's book can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQu-_VpqRmQ The publisher is William R. Parks: www.wrparks.com Over 50 book titles for sale are listed at www.wrparks.com This book is a magnificent colorful illustrated story of the transformation of a troubled caterpillar into a happy and beautiful butterfly. A professional graphic arts designer stated that "The Calico Caterpillar book" is "Amazing!" He said, "The illustrations in this book are wonderfully beautiful and inventive! A thoroughly enjoyable visual feast for the eyes! I could go on picking out many details that make the images and their sequencing so terrific. The book is so well done that it is hard to find areas that could be improved."

As a single parent living in Bloomingdale, Earnest Williams Jr. set boundaries and cultivated a home environment that taught Justin right from wrong. With a strong moral and spiritual foundation for Justin, Mr. Williams knew he was doing the best parenting he could. Often Justin’s behavior would make his father stop and scratch his head in wonderment. “I chalked it up to Justin being an only child with a vivid imagination,” Mr. Williams said. Neither Justin or his father thought ADHD was the root of their problems. Justin’s teacher was having so many interruptions in class due to his behavior. At first, typical teacher punishment was rendered. Time outs, no recess, and eventually isolation within the classroom from other classmates. None of these consequences seemed to deter Justin’s happy-go-lucky attitude. Quickly Justin was known throughout the school and labeled and ridiculed by students. The letter finally arrived requesting a parent-teacher conference immediately about Justin’s behavior. “I took off work and spent the whole day at the school in Justin’s classroom,” said Mr. Williams. “My concern for Justin overrode my amazement at Justin’s behavior during the school day. I was equally devastated when the teacher recommended to have my son tested for ADHD,” Mr. Williams said. Like any parent, Mr. Williams sought to find as much help for Justin as possible. Mr. Williams had to educate himself about ADHD after test results confirmed his son’s disorder. “Come to find out thousands of boys and girls sit in classrooms across the nation with the same thing Justin has,” said Mr. Williams. Most often the boys are more frequently diagnosed due to their overt activity. Mr. Williams took one step further and authored a glowing tribute to his son and an eye opener to those dealing with ADHD. The book is an easy read with beautiful and colorful illustrations by Steve Howard.