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The Hyrax Song: A Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure with a Moral Twist (The Pearls of Wisdom Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Catherine Ann Russell (Author), Brooke Connor (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 63 ratings
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What Can Possibly Stop an Army of Millions?

Journee is not only a mouse but a princess who loves adventure, especially when she has them alongside her best friends, Mr. Toad, Mr. Owl, and Mr. Steed. Not long after their very first escapade together, finding the legendary Pond of Reflection, the four companions find themselves in yet another wild exploit, that is decidedly dangerous and threatens the entire kingdom.

On one lovely fall day, the friends have no idea what is in store for them when they discover a furry blob on top of a boulder, a rock hyrax, and learn of a message for Journee’s father, the Great Mouse King. Mr. Badger's message warns the king of a formidable army of locusts gathering on the kingdom's northern border in the Great Plains by the sea. The king and his Council devise an unlikely plan to not only help the locusts but hopefully thwart the significant threat they pose to the kingdom. This plan's success will require the help of every kingdom animal, great and small, and a very special gift of the rock hyraxes, who live in the crags of the High Western Mountain.

This adventure story is inspired by the Biblical Proverb 30:24-28 (NKJV) and communicates the morals of helping your neighbor, that power can come in small packages, and the effectiveness of working together.
Proceeds from book sales support emergency famine relief for infants and children! Find out more at www.basketfulreliefproject.com

The Hyrax Song is a teen book for ages 9 and up.

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    March 5, 2022
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The Pearls of Wisdom Series - A Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure with a Moral Twist

Are you ready for wild adventures that test your heart?

Journee is no ordinary mouse but also a princess, daughter of the Great Mouse King who is incredibly wise and presides over a vast and beautiful kingdom. Not only does Journee love adventure, she loves having them with her best friends: Mr. Toad, Mr. Owl, Mr. Steed (The Pond of Reflection), and Mr. Hopper (The Hyrax Song). Always together, they can't help but fall into all sorts of exploits. The kinds of adventure that test one's heart, courage and wit. These escapades can be dangerous too, and threaten the entire kingdom, but often lead to making new friends. This fun-loving adventure fairy-tale series comprises stories inspired by a Biblical Proverb, where life's virtues can be discovered just about anywhere throughout each book. Enjoy your visit to this glorious kingdom where talking animals are everything and the inside-out is always more important than the outside-in. You just might discover something new about yourself.

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The Pond of Reflection: Book 1 in The Pearls of Wisdom Series The Hyrax Song: Book 2 in The Pearls of Wisdom Series The Zoe-Chai Seed: Book 3 in The Pearls of Wisdom Series The Last Storyteller: Book 4 in The Pearls of Wisdom Series
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The Pearls of Wisdom Series Tweens: Ages 9-13 Tweens: Ages 9-13 Tweens: Ages 9-13 Tweens: Ages 9-13
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Fantasy Adventure with a Moral ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Awards 2024 Book Excellence Awards Winner, Pre-Teen Fiction; 2023 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards Gold Medal Winner, Children's AudioBook; 2022 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards Gold Medal Winner, Children's Adventure 5-star review 5-star review 5-star review
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The Hyrax Song (Pearls of Wisdom Series Book 2) is a work of fiction in the fantasy and adventure subgenres, and it forms the second installment of the series. This work by Catherine Ann Russell and artist Brooke Connor is intended for children. We follow a series of adorable animal creatures on a quest to find the truest version of themselves in this short tale based on Biblical messages of goodwill to others. Our protagonist, the mouse Princess Journee, must band together with friends old and new to save her father's kingdom from a dark fate that awaits. In doing so, she will encounter all different kinds of personalities and ideas and learn to embrace others with acceptance and cooperation.

I enjoy children's works that have a clear moral message but also manage to tell a compelling story without simply turning it into another sermon or lecture on Biblical morals. Catherine Ann Russell achieves this beautifully in this succinct but memorable work that independent readers will certainly enjoy escaping into. To add to the layers of clever storytelling and positive theming, the illustrations by Brooke Connor make the story come to life for those whose imaginations need a little more of a nudge. The combined approach gives a unique personality to Journee and each of her lovable friends, making readers even more invested in the outcome of their adventures. The Hyrax Song will certainly please fans of the first work in the series, and newcomers will adore discovering a new storytelling style from a creative team with an uplifting message to share.

-- Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite, 2022

From the Back Cover

Journee is not only a mouse but a princess who loves adventure, especially when she has them alongside her best friends, Mr. Toad, Mr. Owl, and Mr. Steed. Not long after their very first escapade together, finding the legendary Pond of Reflection, the four companions find themselves in yet another wild exploit, that is decidedly dangerous and threatens the entire kingdom. On one lovely fall day, the friends have no idea what is in store for them when they discover a furry blob on top of a boulder and learn of a message for Journee's father, the Great Mouse King. This message leads them into an exciting adventure, with an unlikely plan that just might thwart a mysterious threat gathering in the Great Plains by the sea. A plan that will require the help of every kingdom animal, great and small, and a very special gift of the rock hyraxes, who live in the crags of the High Western Mountain. For Journee, the best part about these kinds of adventure? If one can survive them, one undoubtedly will make new friends.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09TZFTLKQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Basketful Relief Project; 2nd edition (March 5, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 5, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 12285 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 110 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 63 ratings

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Award-winning Author Catherine (Cat) Ann Russell

Catherine (Cat) Ann Russell, moved to action in 2019 to help address infant and child famine crises, writes and publishes children’s books to support organized emergency relief efforts at home and abroad through her Basketful Relief Project. She has published three children’s picture books: Get to Bed!, The Little Book of Why, and award-winning Picco and Wren Three, with an upcoming fourth book, Boo Bear’s Light: An A B C Adventure, due out at the end of the year, 2024. She also writes fantasy-adventure for Tweens called, The Pearls of Wisdom Series. Books 1-4 of this series are published: multiple award-winning The Pond of Reflection, The Hyrax Song, The Zoe-Chai Seed, and The Last Storyteller. In 2002, she owned her own video company, Spike Productions, after a career as a research scientist at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Cat lives in Lyons, CO, with her husband, Ed, and several farm animals, including two burros named Nikki and Norman.

In 2022, The Pond of Reflection received a Readers’ Favorite gold medal in the Children’s Adventure Genre. In 2023, The Pond of Reflection received a Readers’ Favorite gold medal in Children’s Audiobook, and a silver medal for Picco and Wren Three in the Children’s Fable Genre. In 2024, The Pond of Reflection was a Book Excellence Award Winner in the Pre-Teen Category.

To find out more about the Basketful Relief Project (BRP) visit the Basketful Relief Project dot com.

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M. Knight
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for bedtimes and snuggle times!
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
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This chapter book is well suited to the imaginations of young, early elementary readers and listeners. The plot is simple but full of action, and provides many “what happens next” opportunities! I also appreciated the rich language the author uses, describing characters and settings clearly.

Overall, this is a charming adventure story which emphasizes godly values, and will spark conversations with your favorite child!
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Falon Charles-Jabri
5.0 out of 5 stars Age-appropriate and well suited for lower elementary students.
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2022
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The Hyrax Song is a book suitable for children however can be read by anyone. The story features four friends, a mouse, a toad, an owl and a mighty steed. From the first chapter, an important lesson is imparted: the outward differences of a person should not matter as it is a person's inside that has value. The Pond of Reflection helped them discover that “each had unique and wonderful qualities, rendering them all quite friend worthy.”

The book features illustrations which makes it easy to connect with the characters, and a wonderful addition when reading to little children. The adventures of this foursome will captivate the imagination of little ones as these brave adventures journey to the High Western Mountain to discover the intention of the approaching army. Children and other readers will witness the hospitality of the mouse king to his subjects and even to the grasshopper scout from the army that was approaching. A lesson about locusts and how they swarm and feed is shared, the advice is given that they needed to help their neighbor in a time of need and thwart massive destruction before it occurs. The kingdom joined together and combined their unique talents to form an alliance with the army of locusts and save the day.

Lessons of the importance of teamwork, not judging a person by their outward appearance and to always be willing to help those in need are some pertinent lessons to be learned in this book.

The Hyrax Song shares several important lessons and is important in the character building of children. Although the book was short tin length it shows that diversity can build character and make groups stronger. Russels prose is age-appropriate and well suited for lower elementary students.
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Mia C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2022
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“The Hyrax Song '' is the second book in “The Pearls of Wisdom Series: Stories Inspired by a Biblical Proverb” written by Catherine Ann Russell and beautifully illustrated by Brooke Connor.
The kids at home have enjoyed the first book in this series and they loved it, so we were eager to read this second part. Inspired by a biblical proverb, this story is adventurous and entertaining while teaching some morals to kids such as working together and helping the neighbor. It is a great tool to teach our kids these important things.
I liked how it is written and it is not very long taking into account the intended audience: kids from 6 to 10 years old. I would certainly recommend reading The Hyrax Song.
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LESLIE OBRIEN
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2022
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Oh! I love illustrated ebooks—the illustrations are gorgeous and detailed. The Hyrax Song is book 2 in this series and it’s based on a biblical proverb. This children’s chapter book is easy to read and would work for a range of ages. The story itself is engaging and it was easy to read 2-3 chapters in one sitting and leave enough of an enticement to save for the next naptime. While the story is enjoyable, the addition of the illustrations does take it over the top and allowed for additional reading engagement as we talked about the pictures. I love that this book is written for the Basketful Relief Project, which is a great enticement for those wanting to help others and get something delightful in the process. Recommended.
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Martha Custis
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Educational
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2022
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Catherine Ann Russell’s The Hyrax Song (The Pearls of Wisdom Series: Stories Inspired by a Biblical Proverb Book 2) is a fun and educational book for primary school aged children. The story follows how when a strange creature suddenly appears on a rock, Princess Journee the frog and her animal friends must work together and trust one another to set everything straight again.
One of the aspects I really liked was how teamwork was emphasized in the book, as well as how the characters each find their own personal strengths. I feel as though it teaches good lessons but without being overbearing or boring to children.
The lovely illustrations by Brooke Connor add the perfect final touch making the book as beautiful as it is fun to read.
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ME
5.0 out of 5 stars For this is what neighbors do!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2022
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The Hyrax Song was an absolute delight to read! Through the author's text, I could close my eyes and imagine the various characters and places in the story. I could even hear the Hyrax Song. The writing is thoughtful, creative and purposeful. I appreciated the messages throughout the book and would have loved reading this to my children when they were young. Great book to read aloud as a family or read as a class and discuss. I'm excited to read the next book in the Pearls of Wisdom Series by Catherine Ann Russell. Bravo and thank you!
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Phil Bolos
5.0 out of 5 stars Cool version of the proverb
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2022
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The Hyrax Song (The Pearls of Wisdom Series: Stories Inspired by a Biblical Proverb Book 2) by Catherine Ann Russell is a great retelling of a Biblical proverb which will make the lessons and morals of the Bible easy for younger readers to understand and learn from. In this story, animals need to come together in order to stop an invasion from a locust army that is growing near their kingdom, but also to help the locusts learn how to be good neighbors and refrain from violence as a solution to problems. I think this works well as a read aloud or as a book for younger readers to be trying out with some help and guidance from their parents. While this is based on words from the Bible, it is not something that you need to have experience from the Bible to be able to appreciate and enjoy.
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Cyndi Jo
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming story
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023
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This is a charming story that is sure to become a classic. This delightful story is filled with adventure. The whimsical animal characters inspire and entertain readers. The story line is vivid and imaginative. The author has done an excellent job of crafting a well written story. I highly recommend this book.
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Meera Jhogasundram
5.0 out of 5 stars Unity is priceless
Reviewed in Germany on March 30, 2022
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Teamwork is a skill and an art. Children will learn that they can achieve much more with cooperation and collaboration through this book. Another important quality emphasized is friendship. Working towards a common goal will bond members of the same tribe stronger. A biblical proverb portrayed beautifully for all to enjoy!
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