Akia the Emperor Penguin

This children's story is set in the summer climate and rocky shores of Antarctica and follows the journey of a young Emperor Penguin named Akia. Through difficult circumstances Akia and his parents, Kashae and Picha, find themselves as the sole penguins among Snow Petrels for an Antarctic summer. As Akia grows up among the petrels he discovers the joy of friendship, experiences the pain of bullying and the power of being himself. This heart warming and family-oriented adventure will be sure to capture the imagination of readers of all ages, painting the Antarctic summer as backdrop to a tale of youthful triumph and admirable selflessness.Written while on deployment in the U.S. military to the mountains of eastern Afghanistan the author wrote this story for his family who have enjoyed it for years. Now for the first time he has published the story of Akia so others can share in the joy of this warming tale.